Central Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
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
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
7,934 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,620 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.6% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
26.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$129,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$631 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$568 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
56.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bond County
1
St. Louis 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

Bond County
2
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 29
Feb 2 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 55
May 5 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 42% of residents leaning left and 52% leaning right.

Liberal (43%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 59%
Hillary Clinton 32%
Other 9%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 109, IL
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Schools

Greenville Elem School
3 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Greenville Jr High School
3 miles, NE • 2.3 star
Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
3 miles, NE • 3.2 star
Pocahontas Center
6 miles, W • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Greenville University
2 miles, NE • 1.9 star
Kaskaskia College
25 miles, S • 1.4 star
McKendree University
27 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Hospitals

Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
3 miles, NE • 4.1 star
St Joseph's Hospital
15 miles, W • 5 star
St Josephs Hospital
18 miles, SW • 5 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
69 miles, N • 1 star
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