Congressional District 5, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 6/10
directions_bus Transit 6/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 4/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 5/10
accessibility Hospitals 9/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Challenging for Cyclists. Limited bike lanes or paths and challenging road conditions make biking difficult, suitable for only the most determined cyclists.
directions_run Walkability
Moderately Walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, but walking may be limited by distance, infrastructure, or availability of nearby amenities.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Sufficient Access. Public transportation is available but may have limitations in frequency, coverage, or convenience.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
746,503 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
53.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
65.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$113,520 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$447,200 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$1,104 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,624 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
55.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 10 23
Feb 2 8 27
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 58
Jun 4 0 68
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 64
Oct 2 0 52
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 27

Hazards

Coastal Flood Risk

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 63% of residents leaning left and 33% leaning right.

Liberal (64%) (33%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 28%
Hillary Clinton 67%
Other 5%

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State Senate District 27, IL State House District 54, IL
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Schools

South Middle School
<1 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Miner School
<1 miles, E
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Colleges

William Rainey Harper College
4 miles, W • 1.9 star
G Skin & Beauty Institute
5 miles, W • 1 star
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Hospitals

Northwest Community Hospital 1
1 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

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