Nelson Township, IL
Living in Nelson Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute49
Public Transit1
Affordability69
Public Safety91
Airports33
Hospitals70
Colleges49
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
676Population-131 (2010–19)
47 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-2% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-7% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years17%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian93%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Native American2%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate37%
Some College44%
Bachelor's degree4%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$73kMedian Household Income+$19k (2010–19)
96%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
97%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office15%
Service23%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$8.3k (2010–19)
16%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$37 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-14% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home13%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K31%
$150K to $199K15%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K4%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas11%
Utility gas84%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson Township
United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23
Property Crime in Nelson Township
United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton33%
Donald Trump59%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding53
Tornado19
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson Township, IL
Christ Lutheran School
5 miles, W
St Mary School
6 miles, W
St Anne School
7 miles, NE
St Andrew Catholic School
7 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson Township, IL
Northern Illinois University
43 miles, E
Rockford University
44 miles, NE
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
47 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Davenport
53 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson Township, IL
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
6 miles, NE
Cgh Medical Center
6 miles, W
Morrison Community Hospital
20 miles, W
Rochelle Community Hospital
28 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Nelson Township, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
37 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
54 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
72 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, S