Rooks Creek Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 7/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
528 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
32.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$108,542 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
99.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$225,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$841 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$728 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Livingston County
3
Pontiac Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Livingston County
3
Pontiac Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 24
Feb 2 5 28
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 3 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 64% leaning right.

Liberal (32%) (65%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 68%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 53, IL State House District 105, IL
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Schools

Graymont Elem School
1 miles, W • 2.8 star
Flanagan-Cornell High School
5 miles, W • 2.8 star
Flanagan Elem School
5 miles, W • 1.9 star
Salem Ranch Jr Sr High School
6 miles, W • 1 star
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Colleges

Heartland Community College
28 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Illinois State University
29 miles, SW • 2.8 star
Eureka College
29 miles, W • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Saint James Hospital
4 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Advocate Eureka Hospital
29 miles, W • 3.2 star
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
30 miles, SW • 3.2 star
St Joseph Medical Center
30 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Chicago Midway International Airport
81 miles, NE • 4.1 star
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