Empire Township, IL
Living in Empire Township
Bikeability
8
Walkability
32
Commute
59
Public Transit
9
Affordability
70
Public Safety
81
Airports
18
Hospitals
44
Colleges
68
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
4.1k
Population
+30 (2010–19)
44 y
Median Age
+6 (2010–19)
26%
College-Educated
+2% (2010–19)
67%
Family Households
-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Multiracial<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate38%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$78k
Median Household Income
+$19k (2010–19)
88%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
92%
Lived Here Last Year
-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K10%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked3%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$144k
Median Home Value
+$4.1k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$477
Median Monthly Rent
75%
Owner-Occupied
-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas5%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Empire Township
United States45
Illinois50
Bloomington Metro Area37
McLean County37
Property Crime in Empire Township
United States48
Illinois43
Bloomington Metro Area30
McLean County30
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Empire Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding30
Tornado27
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Empire Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Empire Township, IL
Cornerstone Christian Academy of McLean County
10 miles, NW
Central Catholic High School
14 miles, NW
Corpus Christi Catholic School
15 miles, NW
Chesterbrook Academy
15 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Empire Township, IL
Illinois Wesleyan University
17 miles, NW
Illinois State University
18 miles, NW
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
32 miles, SE
Lincoln Christian University
34 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Empire Township, IL
St Joseph Medical Center
15 miles, NW
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
17 miles, NW
Warner Hospital and Health Services
17 miles, SW
Kirby Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Empire Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
32 miles, SE
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
55 miles, NW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
60 miles, SW