South Ottawa 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 1/10
local_airport Airports 9/10
school Colleges 2/10
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
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
Very Accessible. Reaching the airport is easy and manageable, suitable for most travel needs.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
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
8,336 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.8 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
64.8% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$82,596 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
26 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
13.3% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$153,000 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$658 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$830 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
72.9% 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 50% of residents leaning left and 46% leaning right.

Liberal (51%) (46%) 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 27
Mar 3 2 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 40
Dec 2 6 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

McKinley Elem School
2 miles, NE · 1.4star
Shepherd Middle School
2 miles, E · 1.4star
Lincoln Elem School
3 miles, NE · 1.4star
Central Intermediate School
3 miles, NE · 1.4star
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Colleges

Joliet Junior College
38 miles, E · 1.9star
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Hospitals

St Margarets Hospital
17 miles, NW · 3.2star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
21 miles, N · 5star
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Airports

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