Elk Prairie Township, IL
Living in Elk Prairie Township
Bikeability9
Walkability33
Commute73
Public Transit10
Affordability90
Public Safety32
Airports21
Hospitals44
Colleges58
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools21
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
691Population+111 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
6%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years32%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino<1%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate39%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47kMedian Household Income+$1.2k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K31%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K2%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector66%
Self-employed14%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation27%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office24%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked3%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$85kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$547Median Monthly Rent+$134 (2010–19)
68%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached74%
Mobile home26%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200920%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19592%
Built 1940 to 194911%
Built 1939 or earlier14%
Home Value
Less than $50K22%
$50K to $99K38%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K3%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity36%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas37%
Utility gas21%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Elk Prairie Township
United States45
Illinois50
Jefferson County73
Property Crime in Elk Prairie Township
United States48
Illinois43
Jefferson County54
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 35 | 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 | 34 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Elk Prairie Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado26
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Elk Prairie Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Elk Prairie Township, IL
Victory Christian Academy
10 miles, N
Ewing Mennonite School
11 miles, SE
Christian Fellowship School
20 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Elk Prairie Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
35 miles, S
McKendree University
54 miles, NW
Greenville University
54 miles, NW
Southeast Missouri State University
67 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Elk Prairie Township, IL
Crossroads Community Hospital
10 miles, N
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
10 miles, N
Franklin Hospital
12 miles, S
Marshall Browning Hospital
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Elk Prairie Township, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
53 miles, NW
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
73 miles, SW
Barkley Regional Airport
78 miles, S
Evansville Regional Airport
80 miles, E