Woodside Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 3/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 9/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 5/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
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
11,454 332.4M (US)
Median Age
46.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
35.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$72,388 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
8.8% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$552 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$799 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
70.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sangamon County
6
Springfield Metro Area
6
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sangamon County
6
Springfield Metro Area
6
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 5 26
Feb 2 4 31
Mar 2 2 41
Apr 4 0 52
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 72
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 2 0 74
Sep 2 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 0 42
Dec 2 4 30

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (48%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 7%

Schools

Edwin A Lee Elementary School
2 miles, E 1 star
Southern View Elem School
2 miles, NE 1.4 star

Colleges

Lincoln Land Community College
3 miles, SE 1.4 star

Hospitals

St Johns Hospital
5 miles, NE 2.3 star
Memorial Medical Center
5 miles, NE 2.3 star
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
23 miles, SE 4.1 star

Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
8 miles, N 1 star