Ashton Township, IL
Living in Ashton Township
Bikeability7
Walkability26
Commute73
Public Transit7
Affordability87
Public Safety77
Airports60
Hospitals73
Colleges67
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.2kPopulation+176 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
88%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
78%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector80%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation29%
Mgt, science, and arts19%
Military1%
Sales and office18%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$100kMedian Home Value-$11k (2010–19)
2%Built 2000 or Later
$648Median Monthly Rent+$279 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K46%
$100K to $149K30%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K3%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
LP gas6%
Utility gas78%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ashton Township
United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23
Property Crime in Ashton Township
United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ashton Township
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado18
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ashton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ashton Township, IL
St Paul Lutheran School
9 miles, NE
Faith Christian School
10 miles, W
St Anne School
13 miles, W
Christ Lutheran School
24 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Ashton Township, IL
Northern Illinois University
24 miles, E
Rockford University
30 miles, N
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
33 miles, N
Beloit College
45 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ashton Township, IL
Rochelle Community Hospital
9 miles, NE
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
13 miles, W
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
22 miles, S
Cgh Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Ashton Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
24 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
68 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, SW
Chicago Midway International Airport
76 miles, E