Dorchester Township, IL

Living in Dorchester Township

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 2
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Commute 20
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 73
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Public Safety 92
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Airports 32
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Hospitals 57
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Colleges 63
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Schools 8
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Residents

1.6k Population +104 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
18% College-Educated +5% (2010–19)
71% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
89% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
36  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$124k Median Home Value +$21k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$533 Median Monthly Rent +$77 (2010–19)
78% Owner-Occupied +2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas28%
Utility gas43%
Wood12%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dorchester Township

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Dorchester Township

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 2 5
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 75 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 56 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 32 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado23
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dorchester Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dorchester Township, IL

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Zion Lutheran School
5 miles, SE
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Zion Lutheran School
14 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Dorchester Township, IL

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Blackburn College
17 miles, N
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Greenville University
26 miles, SE
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Principia College
27 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dorchester Township, IL

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St Francis Hospital
15 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Dorchester Township, IL

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