Kane County, IL
Living in Kane County
Bikeability30
Walkability23
Commute34
Public Transit37
Affordability38
Public Safety82
Airports89
Hospitals90
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
531kPopulation+29k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
73%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black5%
Caucasian57%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate23%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree21%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector80%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$238kMedian Home Value-$6.7k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$969Median Monthly Rent+$160 (2010–19)
71%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199917%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier15%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K19%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K5%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Kane County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in Kane County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Kane County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding66
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding2
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Kane County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Kane County, IL
St Patrick School
5 miles, E
Primrose School of South Elgin
5 miles, NE
Bridges Academy
5 miles, SE
Geneva Christian School
6 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Kane County, IL
Judson University
11 miles, NE
Aurora University
13 miles, S
Northern Illinois University
17 miles, W
Wheaton College
18 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Kane County, IL
Delnor Community Hospital
6 miles, SE
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
8 miles, NE
Elgin Mental Health Center
9 miles, NE
Advocate Sherman Hospital
10 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Kane County, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
27 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
36 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
39 miles, NW
General Mitchell International Airport
75 miles, N