Empire Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 6/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
3,995 332.4M (US)
Median Age
42.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
71.9% 64% (US)
College-Educated
36.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$86,905 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
25 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
14.1% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$173,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$720 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$543 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
79.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

McLean County
4
Bloomington 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

McLean County
4
Bloomington Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 34% of residents leaning left and 61% leaning right.

Liberal (34%) (62%) 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 5 24
Feb 2 4 29
Mar 3 2 39
Apr 4 0 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 3 1 41
Dec 3 5 28

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

LeRoy Junior High School
<1 miles, N · 1.9star
LeRoy High School
<1 miles, N · 3.7star
LeRoy Elementary School
1 miles, N · 1.9star
Tri-Valley Middle School
7 miles, NW · 4.1star
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Colleges

Illinois Wesleyan University
17 miles, NW · 3.7star
Illinois State University
18 miles, NW · 2.8star
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Hospitals

St Joseph Medical Center
15 miles, NW · 4.1star
Advocate Bromenn Medical Center
17 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

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