Brighton Township, IL
Living in Brighton Township
Bikeability1
Walkability3
Commute34
Public Transit1
Affordability74
Public Safety84
Airports36
Hospitals31
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.9kPopulation-175 (2010–19)
46 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated
73%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate36%
Some College42%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$70kMedian Household Income+$15k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector78%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office23%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked<1%
Worked at home8%
Housing
$149kMedian Home Value+$32k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$525Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197923%
Built 1960 to 196921%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas25%
Utility gas51%
Crime
Violent Crime in Brighton Township
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in Brighton Township
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton32%
Donald Trump61%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton Township
Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding47
Tornado26
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Brighton Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Brighton Township, IL
Montessori Childrens House
8 miles, SW
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
10 miles, S
St Ambrose Catholic School
10 miles, SW
Evangelical School
10 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Brighton Township, IL
Principia College
15 miles, SW
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
18 miles, S
Blackburn College
21 miles, NE
Saint Louis Christian College
22 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Brighton Township, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
10 miles, S
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
10 miles, SW
Alton Memorial Hospital
11 miles, S
Jersey Community Hospital
14 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Brighton Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
25 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
37 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
59 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
85 miles, NW