Afton Township, IL
Living in Afton Township
Bikeability7
Walkability28
Commute78
Public Transit8
Affordability57
Public Safety70
Airports81
Hospitals89
Colleges69
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Schools5
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Residents
867Population+167 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+8 (2010–19)
46%College-Educated+8% (2010–19)
74%Family Households+12% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate29%
Some College16%
Bachelor's degree29%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone16%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$106kMedian Household Income+$57k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K7%
$50K to $74K9%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K38%
$125K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Sales and office10%
Service29%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$214kMedian Home Value+$22k (2010–19)
37%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$468 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied+5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached17%
1 unit, detached74%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 200933%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19795%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier29%
Home Value
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K27%
$250K to $299K19%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
LP gas35%
Utility gas65%
Crime
Violent Crime in Afton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34
Property Crime in Afton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(42%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton53%
Donald Trump38%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Afton Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding54
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Afton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Afton Township, IL
St Mary School
2 miles, N
Camelot-Nwca
5 miles, N
St Mary's Catholic School
10 miles, NE
Cornerstone Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Afton Township, IL
Northern Illinois University
5 miles, N
Aurora University
23 miles, E
Judson University
28 miles, NE
Rockford University
31 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Afton Township, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
8 miles, N
Valley West Community Hospital
16 miles, SE
Rochelle Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Delnor Community Hospital
22 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Afton Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
29 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
45 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
52 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
87 miles, NE