Downtown, Springfield, IL
Living in Downtown
Bikeability
79
Walkability
89
Commute
92
Public Transit
74
Affordability
100
Public Safety
7
Airports
6
Hospitals
45
Colleges
45
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
7
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
6.2k
Population
+326 (2010–19)
37 y
Median Age
-5 (2010–19)
-
College-Educated
-10% (2010–19)
34%
Family Households
+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black35%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household34%
Householder living alone57%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
+$7.7k (2010–19)
63%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
19 mi
Average Commute
-
Lived Here Last Year
-5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K49%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K4%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van77%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab<1%
Walked9%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$79k
Median Home Value
+$12k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$474
Median Monthly Rent
+$112 (2010–19)
16%
Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier40%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K62%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas62%
Crime
Violent Crime in Downtown
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Downtown
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (49%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton45%
Donald Trump49%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Downtown
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Downtown, Springfield, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Downtown, Springfield, IL
Cathedral School
0 miles, S
Trinty
1 miles, W
St Patrick Catholic School
1 miles, SE
Sacred Heart Griffin High School
1 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Downtown, Springfield, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
1 miles, N
University of Illinois at Springfield
5 miles, S
Lincoln College
29 miles, NE
Lincoln Christian University
29 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Downtown, Springfield, IL
St Johns Hospital
1 miles, N
Memorial Medical Center
1 miles, NW
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
5 miles, S
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Downtown, Springfield, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
3 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
60 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
74 miles, E