Dimmick Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
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
Well-Served. A good range of reputable hospitals and healthcare providers are easily accessible, ensuring reliable medical services.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
686 332.4M (US)
Median Age
47.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
75.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$117,417 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
97.2% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
2.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$316,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$797 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$735 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
94.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
3
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 23
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
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 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 53%
Hillary Clinton 41%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 14, IL State Senate District 37, IL State House District 74, IL
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Schools

Dimmick Comm Cons SD 175
<1 miles, N • 2.8 star
La Salle Peru Christian School
4 miles, SW • 5 star
Northwest Elem School
4 miles, S • 1 star
Lincoln Jr High School
5 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
7 miles, S • 1.4 star
Sauk Valley Community College
38 miles, N • 1.4 star
Kishwaukee College
38 miles, NE • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

St Margarets Hospital
7 miles, SW • 3.2 star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
10 miles, NE • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
73 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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