Shafter Township, IL
Living in Shafter Township
Bikeability17
Walkability54
Commute70
Public Transit19
Affordability100
Public Safety93
Airports27
Hospitals82
Colleges58
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Schools1
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Residents
529Population+12 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated-17% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years18%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years31%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school5%
High school graduate30%
Some College52%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone31%
Economy
$62kMedian Household Income-$5.9k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty-11% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-9% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K31%
$25K to $49K13%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
Employers
Government13%
Private sector60%
Self-employed15%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office20%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Walked5%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$120kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
90%Owner-Occupied+20% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached81%
Mobile home19%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K13%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas68%
Utility gas12%
Wood6%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shafter Township
United States45
Illinois50
Fayette County11
Property Crime in Shafter Township
United States48
Illinois43
Fayette County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (35%)(62%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 33 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 43 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shafter Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding51
Tornado30
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shafter Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shafter Township, IL
Vandalia Christian Academy
7 miles, SE
Mid-America Preparatory School
17 miles, NE
St Louis Catholic School
19 miles, N
St Peters Lutheran School
22 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near Shafter Township, IL
Greenville University
14 miles, SW
Blackburn College
40 miles, NW
McKendree University
44 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
46 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shafter Township, IL
Fayette County Hospital
7 miles, SE
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
14 miles, SW
Hillsboro Area Hospital
17 miles, NW
Pana Community Hospital
25 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Shafter Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
48 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
62 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
66 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
85 miles, NE