Shoal Creek Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 6/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited 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
Secure and Stable. The area has very low levels of violent and property crime, offering a highly secure environment for residents.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
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
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
1,588 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
69.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.3% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$64,545 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
88.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
38 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$102,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$456 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$172 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.6% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Bond County
1
St. Louis 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

Bond County
2
St. Louis Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 4 30
Feb 2 3 34
Mar 3 1 44
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 4 0 77
Aug 3 0 76
Sep 3 0 68
Oct 3 0 56
Nov 4 0 45
Dec 3 3 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Republican stronghold, with 41% of residents leaning left and 55% leaning right.

Liberal (41%) (55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 67%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 55, IL State House District 109, IL
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Schools

Sorento Elem School
2 miles, NW • 2.8 star
Bond Cty Comm Unit 2 High School
9 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Greenville Elem School
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Greenville Jr High School
9 miles, SE • 2.3 star
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Colleges

Greenville University
9 miles, SE • 1.9 star
Blackburn College
28 miles, N • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
9 miles, SE • 4.1 star
Hillsboro Area Hospital
13 miles, NE • 3.2 star
St Francis Hospital
15 miles, N • 4.1 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
61 miles, N • 1 star
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