Lancaster Township, IL
Living in Lancaster Township
Bikeability
25
Walkability
64
Commute
54
Public Transit
26
Affordability
68
Public Safety
86
Airports
37
Hospitals
68
Colleges
56
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.2k
Population
-480 (2010–19)
50 y
Median Age
+2 (2010–19)
20%
College-Educated
+6% (2010–19)
80%
Family Households
+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years9%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years30%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate39%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household80%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$71k
Median Household Income
+$27k (2010–19)
92%
Above Poverty
+14% (2010–19)
27 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+16% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K19%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office18%
Service12%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked6%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$140k
Median Home Value
+$31k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$245
Median Monthly Rent
-$190 (2010–19)
88%
Owner-Occupied
+23% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached98%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K8%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Electricity10%
LP gas28%
Utility gas54%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Lancaster Township
United States45
Illinois50
Stephenson County17
Property Crime in Lancaster Township
United States48
Illinois43
Stephenson County41
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump54%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 24 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Lancaster Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding37
Tornado13
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Lancaster Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Lancaster Township, IL
Aquin Elementary School
4 miles, SW
Aquin Catholic Jr Sr High School
4 miles, SW
Immanuel Lutheran School
6 miles, SW
Tri-County Christian School
6 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Lancaster Township, IL
Rockford University
28 miles, E
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
30 miles, E
Beloit College
30 miles, NE
Northern Illinois University
50 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Lancaster Township, IL
Fhn Memorial Hospital
5 miles, SW
The Monroe Clinic
19 miles, N
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
24 miles, E
Swedish American Hospital
26 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Lancaster Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
26 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
57 miles, N
Dubuque Regional Airport
58 miles, W
Quad City International Airport
78 miles, SW