Bear Creek Township, IL
Living in Bear Creek Township
Bikeability6
Walkability23
Commute25
Public Transit6
Affordability85
Public Safety96
Airports22
Hospitals60
Colleges29
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Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
536Population+72 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+19% (2010–19)
76%Family Households+10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate36%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household76%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$34k (2010–19)
97%Above Poverty+7% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector60%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service9%
Commute
Car, truck, or van88%
Walked2%
Worked at home10%
Housing
$86kMedian Home Value+$15k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$209 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached99%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197936%
Built 1960 to 19694%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier27%
Home Value
Less than $50K28%
$50K to $99K31%
$100K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K23%
$250K to $299K2%
$400K to $499K4%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
LP gas31%
Utility gas38%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States45
Illinois50
Christian County9
Property Crime in Bear Creek Township
United States48
Illinois43
Christian County12
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (40%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bear Creek Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding40
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bear Creek Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bear Creek Township, IL
St Mary School
7 miles, NE
Vision Way Christian School
8 miles, NE
St Louis Catholic School
15 miles, SE
Faith Bible Christian Academy
15 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Bear Creek Township, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
20 miles, NW
St John's College-Department of Nursing
25 miles, NW
Blackburn College
28 miles, SW
Millikin University
34 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bear Creek Township, IL
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
8 miles, NE
Pana Community Hospital
19 miles, E
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
21 miles, NW
Hillsboro Area Hospital
23 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Bear Creek Township, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
29 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
69 miles, S
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
71 miles, NE
St Louis Lambert International Airport
72 miles, SW