Cortland Township, IL
Living in Cortland Township
Bikeability25
Walkability21
Commute37
Public Transit22
Affordability45
Public Safety75
Airports87
Hospitals87
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
11kPopulation+837 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black7%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino8%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate27%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$78kMedian Household Income+$3.9k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K12%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector68%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts39%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$174kMedian Home Value-$37k (2010–19)
43%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$172 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached19%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200942%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 19693%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier5%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K33%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K11%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas81%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cortland Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34
Property Crime in Cortland Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(48%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%
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 | 4 | 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 Cortland Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado16
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cortland Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cortland Township, IL
Colleges
Colleges near Cortland Township, IL
Northern Illinois University
5 miles, W
Aurora University
20 miles, SE
Judson University
21 miles, NE
North Central College
29 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cortland Township, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
4 miles, NW
Delnor Community Hospital
17 miles, E
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
19 miles, E
Valley West Community Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Cortland Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
29 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
39 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
48 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
80 miles, NE