Elwood, IL

Living in Elwood

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Bikeability 14
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Walkability 4
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Commute 25
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Public Transit 28
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Affordability 46
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Public Safety 91
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Airports 81
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Hospitals 62
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Colleges 69
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Schools 11
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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

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St Jude School
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Colleges

Colleges near Elwood, IL

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Lewis University
13 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Elwood, IL

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Airports

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