Dawson, IL

Living in Dawson

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Bikeability 10
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Walkability 38
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 87
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 10
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Hospitals 46
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Colleges 51
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Schools 6
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Residents

649 Population +136 (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
13% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate46%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree<1%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$48k Median Household Income -$1.7k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty +3% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -10% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office23%
Service32%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$98k Median Home Value +$14k (2010–19)
10% Built 2000 or Later
$657 Median Monthly Rent +$269 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -2% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier25%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%

House Heating Type

Electricity16%
LP gas7%
Utility gas77%

Crime

Violent Crime in Dawson

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Dawson

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%

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 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 30 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Dawson, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Dawson, IL

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Cathedral School
11 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Dawson, IL

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Lincoln College
22 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Dawson, IL

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St Johns Hospital
10 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Dawson, IL