Lowe Township, IL

Living in Lowe Township

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Bikeability 93
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Walkability 76
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Commute 93
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Public Transit 45
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 6
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 68
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Schools 6
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Residents

2.3k Population +507 (2010–19)
33  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
11% College-Educated
75% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years19%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Native American1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school46%
High school graduate24%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed12%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Sales and office24%
Service11%

Commute

Bicycle12%
Car, truck, or van54%
Taxicab3%
Walked7%
Worked at home9%

Housing

$133k Median Home Value +$47k (2010–19)
29% Built 2000 or Later
$686 Median Monthly Rent +$268 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -8% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later9%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 197920%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier27%

Home Value

Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K13%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke5%
Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas18%
Solar energy1%
Utility gas40%
Wood6%

Crime

Violent Crime in Lowe Township

United States45
Illinois50
Moultrie County20

Property Crime in Lowe Township

United States48
Illinois43
Moultrie County5

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 26 2 6
Feb 31 2 4
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 73 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 30 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lowe Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado28
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Lowe Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Lowe Township, IL

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Northside School
5 miles, E
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Bear Creek School
6 miles, E
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Colleges

Colleges near Lowe Township, IL

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Millikin University
25 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Lowe Township, IL

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Kirby Medical Center
22 miles, N
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St Marys Hospital
22 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Lowe Township, IL