Aroma Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
4,921 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,842 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
84.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$166,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$640 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$805 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kankakee County
4
Kankakee Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kankakee County
4
Kankakee Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 23
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 1 40
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 46% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (46%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 55%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 2, IL State Senate District 17, IL State House District 34, IL
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Schools

Grace Christian Academy
3 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Kankakee Junior High School
4 miles, N • 1 star
Mark Twain Primary School
4 miles, N • 3.7 star
Edison Primary School
4 miles, NW • 1 star
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Colleges

Kankakee Community College
4 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Olivet Nazarene University
7 miles, N • 1.9 star
Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
8 miles, N • 1.4 star
Governors State University
26 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Presence St Marys Hospital
6 miles, NW • 4.1 star
Riverside Medical Center
6 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
21 miles, S • 2.3 star
Franciscan Health Crown Point
31 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
49 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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