Sharon Township, IL
Living in Sharon Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute77
Public Transit1
Affordability63
Public Safety88
Airports25
Hospitals80
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
2.5kPopulation+1.5k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-9 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-18% (2010–19)
83%Family Households+4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years10%
15 to 34 years38%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over3%
Diversity
Black34%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracial1%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school26%
High school graduate31%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household83%
Householder living alone10%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
-Median Household Income+$2.8k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
61%Lived Here Last Year-33% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K5%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K17%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector68%
Self-employed10%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts34%
Sales and office22%
Service27%
Commute
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle2%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$170kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$411Median Monthly Rent-$32 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached88%
Mobile home12%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K20%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K10%
$400K to $499K6%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas25%
Utility gas50%
Wood9%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sharon Township
United States45
Illinois50
Fayette County11
Property Crime in Sharon Township
United States48
Illinois43
Fayette County13
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton21%
Donald Trump75%
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 Sharon Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding46
Tornado25
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sharon Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sharon Township, IL
Vandalia Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Mid-America Preparatory School
13 miles, NE
St Peters Lutheran School
19 miles, SE
Altamont Lutheran Interparish School
19 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Sharon Township, IL
Greenville University
20 miles, SW
Blackburn College
44 miles, W
McKendree University
49 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
51 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sharon Township, IL
Fayette County Hospital
6 miles, S
Hshs Holy Family Hospial Inc
19 miles, SW
Hillsboro Area Hospital
21 miles, W
Pana Community Hospital
23 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Sharon Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
53 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
63 miles, NW
St Louis Lambert International Airport
71 miles, W
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
81 miles, NE