Long Creek Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
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
10,425 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
65.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
25.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$84,601 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.5% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$156,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$601 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$813 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
78.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Macon County
4
Decatur 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

Macon County
5
Decatur Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 27
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 3 2 41
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 63
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 43
Dec 3 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 44% of residents leaning left and 51% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 57%
Hillary Clinton 38%
Other 5%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 44, IL State House District 88, IL
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Schools

Thomas Jefferson Middle School
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Michael E Baum Elem School
3 miles, NW • 1 star
Muffley Elem School
4 miles, W • 1 star
Mt Zion Elem School
4 miles, SW • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Richland Community College
5 miles, N • 1.4 star
Millikin University
8 miles, NW • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

St Marys Hospital
5 miles, W • 2.3 star
Decatur Memorial Hospital
7 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
45 miles, NW • 1 star
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