Essex, IL

Living in Essex

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Bikeability 6
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Walkability 2
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Commute 17
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Public Transit 14
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Affordability 52
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Public Safety 88
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Airports 74
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Hospitals 55
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Colleges 55
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Schools 38
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Residents

907 Population +325 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age
13% College-Educated
86% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household86%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$80k Median Household Income +$4.3k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
37  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector85%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service22%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$191k Median Home Value +$19k (2010–19)
40% Built 2000 or Later
$788 Median Monthly Rent -$79 (2010–19)
83% Owner-Occupied -10% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%

Crime

Violent Crime in Essex

United States45
Illinois50
Kankakee Metro Area39
Kankakee County39

Property Crime in Essex

United States48
Illinois43
Kankakee Metro Area44
Kankakee County44

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 2 8
Feb 27 2 6
Mar 38 3 3
Apr 50 4 1
May 61 4 0
Jun 70 4 0
Jul 73 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 64 3 0
Oct 52 3 0
Nov 41 3 1
Dec 27 2 7

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding91
Tornado29
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Essex, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Essex, IL

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St Rose School
9 miles, N
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Dwight Baptist Academy
14 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Essex, IL

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Lewis University
30 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Essex, IL

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Airports

Airports near Essex, IL

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