Shields Township, IL
Living in Shields Township
Bikeability79
Walkability99
Commute82
Public Transit75
Affordability9
Public Safety86
Airports92
Hospitals88
Colleges56
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools48
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
37kPopulation-2.9k (2010–19)
26 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
53%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years49%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black14%
Caucasian60%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate17%
Some College23%
Bachelor's degree30%
Graduate degree23%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$86kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty
21 mi Average Commute
69%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more24%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector75%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance3%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Military29%
Sales and office14%
Service13%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van51%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation4%
Taxicab<1%
Walked26%
Worked at home16%
Housing
$520kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
14%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$211 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K11%
$500K to $749K19%
$750K to $999K12%
$1M to $1.49M10%
$1.5M to $1.99M5%
$2M or more7%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
LP gas1%
Utility gas81%
Crime
Violent Crime in Shields Township
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Lake County15
Property Crime in Shields Township
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Lake County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (62%)(34%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump23%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 9 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Shields Township
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado10
Coastal Flooding9
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Shields Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Shields Township, IL
Safe Haven School
1 miles, W
Dearhaven Childcare & Learning Center
2 miles, S
Montessori School of Lake Forest
2 miles, W
School of St Mary
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Shields Township, IL
Lake Forest College
3 miles, SE
Northwestern University
18 miles, SE
Hebrew Theological College
19 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Shields Township, IL
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
2 miles, S
Advocate Condell Medical Center
5 miles, W
Lake Behavioral Hospital
5 miles, N
Vista Medical Center East
7 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Shields Township, IL
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
21 miles, S
Chicago Midway International Airport
35 miles, S
General Mitchell International Airport
46 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
64 miles, W