Dorchester Township, IL
Living in Dorchester Township
Bikeability1
Walkability2
Commute20
Public Transit1
Affordability73
Public Safety92
Airports32
Hospitals57
Colleges63
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+104 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
71%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate45%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$61kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector71%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance23%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked<1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$124kMedian Home Value+$21k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$533Median Monthly Rent+$77 (2010–19)
78%Owner-Occupied+2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K18%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas28%
Utility gas43%
Wood12%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester Township
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in Dorchester Township
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump68%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding40
Tornado23
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester Township, IL
Zion Lutheran School
5 miles, SE
St Peters Lutheran School
7 miles, SW
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
13 miles, SW
Zion Lutheran School
14 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester Township, IL
Blackburn College
17 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
19 miles, SW
Greenville University
26 miles, SE
Principia College
27 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester Township, IL
Community Hospital of Staunton
4 miles, SE
St Francis Hospital
15 miles, NE
Alton Mental Health Center
17 miles, SW
Carlinville Area Hospital
18 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dorchester Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
34 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
35 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
56 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
94 miles, NW