State Senate District 17, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 4/10
directions_run Walkability 5/10
directions_bus Transit 5/10
directions_car Commute 4/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 8/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
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
213,214 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
58.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,581 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
39 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$175,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$649 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$924 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
52.1% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 11 23
Feb 2 7 27
Mar 2 4 38
Apr 3 0 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 8 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 78% of residents leaning left and 18% leaning right.

Liberal (80%) (18%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 17%
Hillary Clinton 80%
Other 3%

Schools

Grant Park Elem School
2 miles, NW 3.2 star
Grant Park High School
2 miles, NW 3.2 star
Momence High School
6 miles, SW 1.9 star
Momence Jr High School
6 miles, SW 1 star

Colleges

Paul Mitchell the School-Bradley
13 miles, W 1.4 star
Olivet Nazarene University
14 miles, W 1.9 star
Kankakee Community College
15 miles, W 1.4 star
Governors State University
16 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Presence St Marys Hospital
15 miles, W 4.1 star
Riverside Medical Center
16 miles, W 3.2 star
Franciscan Health Crown Point
17 miles, E 4.1 star
Franciscan Health Dyer
18 miles, NE 3.2 star

Airports

South Bend International Airport
75 miles, E 1.4 star