Buckheart Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
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
1,437 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.2 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
70.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
12.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$61,058 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
32 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
5.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$96,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$544 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$490 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
1
Canton Urban Area
1
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Fulton County
2
Canton Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 5 29
Mar 3 2 40
Apr 4 0 52
May 5 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 54
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 52% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (53%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 47, IL State House District 94, IL
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Schools

Westview Elementary School
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Eastview Elementary School
5 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Spoon River College
3 miles, N • 1.4 star
Bradley University
26 miles, E • 3.7 star
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Hospitals

Graham Hospital Association
4 miles, NE • 4.1 star
Mason District Hospital
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
22 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
49 miles, S • 1 star
Quad City International Airport
70 miles, N • 1.4 star
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