Florence Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 8/10
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
Walkability Challenges. Walking is possible for a few errands, but most trips require driving or other transportation due to distance or infrastructure limitations.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Limited Options. Public transportation is present but inconsistent or poorly connected, often requiring reliance on other travel methods.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
843 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
81.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
30.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$117,422 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
95.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
41 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
7.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$275,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$917 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$746 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
81.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Will County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin 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

Will County
2
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 8 23
Feb 2 6 27
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 1 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 53% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (44%) (53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 58%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, IL State Senate District 40, IL State House District 80, IL
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Schools

Wilmington High School
4 miles, W • 2.3 star
Wilmington Middle School
4 miles, W • 2.8 star
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Colleges

Joliet Junior College
13 miles, N • 1.9 star
University of St Francis
14 miles, N • 3.2 star
Capri Beauty College
14 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Riverside Medical Center
17 miles, S • 3.2 star
Presence St Marys Hospital
18 miles, S • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
36 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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