Chatham, IL

Living in Chatham

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 8
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Commute 73
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 47
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Airports 24
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Hospitals 54
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Colleges 42
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Schools 23
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Residents

13k Population +2k (2010–19)
36  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
48% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
74% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree17%

Households

Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$89k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
87% Lived Here Last Year +7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office21%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%

Housing

$189k Median Home Value +$34k (2010–19)
35% Built 2000 or Later
$824 Median Monthly Rent +$220 (2010–19)
76% Owner-Occupied -9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%

Crime

Violent Crime in Chatham

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Chatham

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump42%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 5
Mar 41 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 5 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 30 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chatham

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Chatham, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Chatham, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Chatham, IL

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Blackburn College
28 miles, S
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MacMurray College
28 miles, W

Hospitals

Hospitals near Chatham, IL

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St Johns Hospital
10 miles, N
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Airports

Airports near Chatham, IL