Wheeling Township, IL
Living in Wheeling Township
Bikeability50
Walkability37
Commute37
Public Transit57
Affordability27
Public Safety50
Airports94
Hospitals76
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools30
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
154kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
42 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
50%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian12%
Black1%
Caucasian69%
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate18%
Some College24%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$88kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more13%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Military<1%
Sales and office22%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van87%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation6%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$311kMedian Home Value-$14k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$265 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached53%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K26%
$400K to $499K14%
$500K to $749K9%
$750K to $999K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wheeling Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Cook County69
Property Crime in Wheeling Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Cook County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(35%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton65%
Donald Trump30%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 11 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 40 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wheeling Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding74
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wheeling Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wheeling Township, IL
Kindercare Learning Center
1 miles, N
St Alphonsus Liguori School
1 miles, SE
Poko Loko Child Care Center
2 miles, N
St Viator High School
2 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Wheeling Township, IL
Trinity International University-Illinois
7 miles, NE
Lake Forest College
11 miles, NE
Hebrew Theological College
12 miles, SE
Chamberlain University-Illinois
12 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wheeling Township, IL
Northwest Community Hospital 1
4 miles, SW
Chicago Behavioral Hospital
6 miles, SE
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
7 miles, SE
Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1
8 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wheeling Township, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
9 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
24 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
58 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
59 miles, W