Bloom Township, IL
Living in Bloom Township
Bikeability50
Walkability39
Commute26
Public Transit61
Affordability62
Public Safety49
Airports89
Hospitals44
Colleges53
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
90kPopulation-517 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black49%
Caucasian25%
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Other1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate29%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$2.4k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Public transportation7%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$121kMedian Home Value-$32k (2010–19)
8%Built 2000 or Later
$849Median Monthly Rent+$147 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-8% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached73%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196920%
Built 1950 to 195924%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K26%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
LP gas1%
Utility gas90%
Crime
Violent Crime in Bloom Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Bloom Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (77%)(21%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton78%
Donald Trump18%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 38 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bloom Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding77
Tornado16
Coastal Flooding11
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Bloom Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Bloom Township, IL
Glenwood Academy
3 miles, NW
Cornerstone Christian School
3 miles, SW
Deer Creek Christian School
3 miles, W
Marian Catholic High School
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Bloom Township, IL
Governors State University
8 miles, SW
Purdue University Northwest
8 miles, NE
Calumet College of Saint Joseph
12 miles, NE
Indiana University-Northwest
14 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bloom Township, IL
Airports
Airports near Bloom Township, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
20 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
36 miles, NW
South Bend International Airport
68 miles, E
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
90 miles, NW