Amity Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
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
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
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
917 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$81,875 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
89.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$138,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$810 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$632 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
76.5% 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

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 32% of residents leaning left and 62% leaning right.

Liberal (33%) (63%) Conservative

Climate

Hot-summer continental climate. Strong seasonal temperature contrasts with hot summers and cold snowy winters. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 2 7 24
Feb 2 4 28
Mar 3 3 39
Apr 4 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 2 6 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Cornell Elem School
2 miles, E · 1.9star
Graymont Elem School
6 miles, SW · 2.8star
Woodland High School
7 miles, N · 2.8star

Colleges

Eureka College
32 miles, W · 1.9star
Heartland Community College
33 miles, SW · 1.4star

Hospitals

Saint James Hospital
8 miles, S · 4.1star
Advocate Eureka Hospital
32 miles, W · 3.2star

Airports