Cortland, IL

Living in Cortland

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Bikeability 28
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Walkability 6
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Commute 24
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Public Transit 27
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Affordability 45
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 87
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Hospitals 88
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Colleges 70
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Schools 1
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Residents

4.1k Population +321 (2010–19)
31  y Median Age +3 (2010–19)
37% College-Educated +16% (2010–19)
69% Family Households -13% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone13%

Economy

$85k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
95% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
34  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed2%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$156k Median Home Value -$47k (2010–19)
62% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
67% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200960%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K46%
$200K to $249K8%
$500K to $749K3%

House Heating Type

Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
Utility gas89%

Crime

Violent Crime in Cortland

United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34

Property Crime in Cortland

United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 2 10
Feb 26 2 6
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 69 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 39 3 1
Dec 25 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cortland

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Cortland, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Cortland, IL

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Camelot-Nwca
3 miles, W
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St Mary School
5 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Cortland, IL

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Aurora University
22 miles, SE
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Judson University
22 miles, NE
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Rockford University
28 miles, NW

Hospitals

Hospitals near Cortland, IL

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Airports

Airports near Cortland, IL

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