Richwoods Township, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 2/10
local_library Schools 5/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
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
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
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
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
5,834 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
45.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
27.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$62,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
86.8% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.9% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$526 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$763 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
59.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Peoria County
5
Peoria 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

Peoria County
6
Peoria Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right.

Liberal (49%) (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 6 23
Feb 2 5 27
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 3 0 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Peoria Heights High School
<1 miles, W · 2.8star
Peoria Heights Grade School
<1 miles, W · 1.4star
Hines Primary School
1 miles, W · 1.9star
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Colleges

Midstate College
2 miles, NW · 1.4star
Illinois Central College
4 miles, S · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Proctor Hospital
1 miles, W · 4.1star
Saint Francis Medical Center
4 miles, SW · 1.4star
Pekin Memorial Hospital
14 miles, SW · 2.3star
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Airports

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
63 miles, SW · 1star
Quad City International Airport
68 miles, NW · 1.4star
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