Brighton Township, IL

Living in Brighton Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 3
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 74
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Public Safety 84
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 63
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Schools 8
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Residents

3.9k Population -175 (2010–19)
46  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated
73% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$70k Median Household Income +$15k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$149k Median Home Value +$32k (2010–19)
11% Built 2000 or Later
$525 Median Monthly Rent +$138 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas25%
Utility gas51%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brighton Township

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Brighton Township

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 2 5
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton Township

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brighton Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brighton Township, IL

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Evangelical School
10 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Brighton Township, IL

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Principia College
15 miles, SW
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Blackburn College
21 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton Township, IL

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Airports

Airports near Brighton Township, IL

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