Tower Hill, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 10/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 4/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
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
387 332.4M (US)
Median Age
38.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
74.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
5.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$52,917 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
77.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$61,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$358 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$375 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
63.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Shelby County
1
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

Shelby County
1
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 6 26
Feb 2 4 32
Mar 3 2 42
Apr 4 0 53
May 4 0 64
Jun 4 0 73
Jul 4 0 76
Aug 3 0 74
Sep 3 0 67
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 1 43
Dec 3 4 31

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (63%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 74%
Hillary Clinton 22%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 15, IL State Senate District 54, IL State House District 107, IL
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Schools

Lincoln Elem School
6 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Pana Sr High School
7 miles, W • 2.3 star
Pana Jr High School
7 miles, W • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Lake Land College
31 miles, E • 1.4 star
Millikin University
32 miles, N • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Pana Community Hospital
7 miles, W • 3.2 star
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
8 miles, E • 4.1 star
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
21 miles, NW • 4.1 star
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
28 miles, SE • 3.2 star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
50 miles, NW • 1 star
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