Owen 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 5/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 6/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
3,580 332.4M (US)
Median Age
58.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
76.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
23.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$93,458 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
96.9% 88% (US)
Average Commute
27 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
3.2% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$192,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$683 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,256 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
82.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Winnebago County
7
Rockford 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

Winnebago County
5
Rockford Metro Area
5
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.

Liberal (48%) (49%) 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 1 9 20
Feb 1 7 25
Mar 2 4 36
Apr 3 1 48
May 4 0 59
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 3 0 62
Oct 3 0 50
Nov 3 1 38
Dec 2 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Ralston Elem School
3 miles, SE · 1.4star
Marquette Elem School
4 miles, S · 1.4star
Thurgood Marshall School
4 miles, S · 5star
Machesney Elem School
4 miles, SE · 1.9star
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Colleges

Rock Valley College
8 miles, SE · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Swedish American Hospital
8 miles, S · 3.2star
Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center
10 miles, S · 2.3star
Beloit Health System
12 miles, NE · 2.3star
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Airports

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