Sheldon Township, IL
Living in Sheldon Township
Bikeability
5
Walkability
8
Commute
44
Public Transit
8
Affordability
99
Public Safety
86
Airports
63
Hospitals
47
Colleges
77
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.4k
Population
+127 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
11%
College-Educated
-5% (2010–19)
68%
Family Households
-10% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate46%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$48k
Median Household Income
+$5.4k (2010–19)
86%
Above Poverty
29 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office27%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$65k
Median Home Value
-$27k (2010–19)
4%
Built 2000 or Later
$494
Median Monthly Rent
+$61 (2010–19)
76%
Owner-Occupied
+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached89%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier42%
Home Value
Less than $50K24%
$50K to $99K59%
$100K to $149K10%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas10%
Utility gas72%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sheldon Township
United States45
Illinois50
Iroquois County14
Property Crime in Sheldon Township
United States48
Illinois43
Iroquois County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sheldon Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding70
Tornado21
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sheldon Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sheldon Township, IL
St Paul's Lutheran School
14 miles, W
Sacred Heart Elementary School
16 miles, SE
Christ Lutheran High School
25 miles, W
St Augustine Elementary School
27 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Sheldon Township, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
33 miles, NW
Lakeview College of Nursing
41 miles, S
Purdue University-Main Campus
41 miles, SE
Governors State University
50 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sheldon Township, IL
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
8 miles, W
Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center
19 miles, S
Franciscan Health Rensselaer, Inc
27 miles, NE
Presence St Marys Hospital
31 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Sheldon Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
60 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
73 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
88 miles, N