Grand Tower Township, IL
Living in Grand Tower Township
Bikeability4
Walkability18
Commute15
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety79
Airports17
Hospitals39
Colleges59
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Schools15
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
624Population-145 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
7%College-Educated+6% (2010–19)
58%Family Households-11% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate34%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone33%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+11% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+21% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K32%
$25K to $49K32%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K<1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office16%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Walked2%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$40kMedian Home Value+$2.1k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$343Median Monthly Rent+$29 (2010–19)
58%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20136%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 19797%
Built 1960 to 196923%
Built 1950 to 195919%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K70%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K2%
$200K to $249K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity47%
LP gas1%
Utility gas51%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grand Tower Township
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Jackson County46
Property Crime in Grand Tower Township
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Jackson County56
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 36 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grand Tower Township
Excessive Heat10
Inland Flooding78
Tornado48
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grand Tower Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grand Tower Township, IL
Christ Lutheran School
7 miles, NW
United in Christ Lutheran School
8 miles, W
St Andrew Catholic School
11 miles, NE
Trinity Christian School
14 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Grand Tower Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
15 miles, E
Southeast Missouri State University
24 miles, S
McKendree University
69 miles, N
Stevens-The Institute of Business & Arts
79 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grand Tower Township, IL
St Joseph Memorial Hospital
12 miles, NE
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
15 miles, E
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
17 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Grand Tower Township, IL
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
30 miles, S
Barkley Regional Airport
56 miles, SE
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
65 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
90 miles, NW