Prophetstown Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 3/10
school Colleges 3/10
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
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
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
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
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
2,468 332.4M (US)
Median Age
43.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
59.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
13.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$71,111 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
90.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
29 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
15.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$127,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$515 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whiteside County
2
Sterling 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

Whiteside County
3
Sterling Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) 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 10 21
Feb 2 6 26
Mar 2 3 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 1 39
Dec 2 9 25

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Prophetstown Elem School
3 miles, N · 3.7star
Prophetstown High School
3 miles, N · 2.3star
PLT Middle School
3 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

Morrison Institute of Technology
11 miles, N · 3.2star
Sauk Valley Community College
20 miles, E · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Cgh Medical Center
16 miles, NE · 3.2star
Hammond Henry Hospital
18 miles, W · 4.1star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
34 miles, W · 1.4star
Dubuque Regional Airport
67 miles, N · 1star
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