Garfield Township, IL
Living in Garfield Township
Bikeability1
Walkability5
Commute34
Public Transit2
Affordability63
Public Safety96
Airports72
Hospitals76
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools33
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.5kPopulation+137 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
72%Family Households+7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate47%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$65kMedian Household Income+$6.6k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector83%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office15%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home<1%
Housing
$143kMedian Home Value-$1.4k (2010–19)
13%Built 2000 or Later
$727Median Monthly Rent+$221 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units6%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 200912%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K12%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K2%
$1M to $1.49M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity25%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas69%
Crime
Violent Crime in Garfield Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Grundy County11
Property Crime in Garfield Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Grundy County17
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Garfield Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding65
Tornado23
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Garfield Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Garfield Township, IL
Dwight Baptist Academy
7 miles, SW
St Rose School
14 miles, NE
St Paul School
15 miles, SW
Immaculate Conception School
15 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Garfield Township, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
24 miles, E
University of St Francis
29 miles, NE
Lewis University
34 miles, N
Governors State University
38 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Garfield Township, IL
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
16 miles, N
Riverside Medical Center
23 miles, E
Presence St Marys Hospital
24 miles, E
Saint James Hospital
26 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Garfield Township, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
53 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
61 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
77 miles, S