LaSalle Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
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 8/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
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
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
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
13,318 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.5 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.2% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.8% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$60,043 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$591 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$701 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
60.0% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
2
Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

LaSalle County
3
Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 47% of residents leaning left and 48% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (47%) (48%) 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 23
Feb 2 5 26
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 40
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Schools

Lincoln Elem School
1 miles, S · 1.4star
La Salle-Peru Twp High School
2 miles, NW · 2.8star

Colleges

Eureka College
43 miles, SW · 1.9star
Sauk Valley Community College
44 miles, N · 1.4star

Hospitals

St Margarets Hospital
6 miles, NW · 3.2star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
16 miles, N · 5star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
74 miles, NW · 1.4star