Elwood, IL
Living in Elwood
Bikeability
14
Walkability
4
Commute
25
Public Transit
28
Affordability
46
Public Safety
91
Airports
81
Hospitals
62
Colleges
69
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
11
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.4k
Population
-62 (2010–19)
41 y
Median Age
+5 (2010–19)
17%
College-Educated
+1% (2010–19)
69%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate47%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$79k
Median Household Income
+$4.9k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
-1% (2010–19)
34 mi
Average Commute
91%
Lived Here Last Year
+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office17%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$169k
Median Home Value
-$30k (2010–19)
29%
Built 2000 or Later
$737
Median Monthly Rent
+$19 (2010–19)
87%
Owner-Occupied
+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached26%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200929%
Built 1990 to 199935%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K40%
$200K to $249K18%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elwood
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Will County19
Property Crime in Elwood
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Will County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
---|---|---|---|
Jan | 23 | 2 | 8 |
Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Mar | 38 | 2 | 3 |
Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elwood
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding67
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elwood, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elwood, IL
Families of Faith Christian Academy
5 miles, NW
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
7 miles, E
St Jude School
7 miles, N
Cds-Melvin J Larson Education Center
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Elwood, IL
University of St Francis
8 miles, N
Lewis University
13 miles, N
Governors State University
21 miles, E
Olivet Nazarene University
22 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elwood, IL
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
8 miles, N
Silver Cross Hospital and Medical Centers
11 miles, NE
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
16 miles, W
Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Elwood, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
32 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
74 miles, NW