Independence Township, IL
Living in Independence Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute52
Public Transit1
Affordability82
Public Safety63
Airports3
Hospitals26
Colleges24
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools7
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
861Population-260 (2010–19)
48 y Median Age+6 (2010–19)
27%College-Educated+13% (2010–19)
85%Family Households+14% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years31%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over11%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate23%
Some College41%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household85%
Householder living alone15%
Economy
$69kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
98%Above Poverty+8% (2010–19)
27 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K18%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K22%
Employers
Government11%
Private sector67%
Self-employed1%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office28%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$125kMedian Home Value+$12k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$263 (2010–19)
81%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Mobile home21%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19692%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K14%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K2%
House Heating Type
Electricity44%
LP gas40%
Utility gas11%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Independence Township
United States45
Illinois50
Saline County51
Property Crime in Independence Township
United States48
Illinois43
Saline County42
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (36%)(61%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Mar | 46 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independence Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding61
Tornado34
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Independence Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Independence Township, IL
Freedom Outreach School
21 miles, SW
Thompsonville Christian Junior Academy
23 miles, NW
Community Christian Academy
25 miles, NW
Agape Christian High School
26 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Independence Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
37 miles, W
University of Southern Indiana
52 miles, NE
Southeast Missouri State University
59 miles, SW
University of Evansville
60 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Independence Township, IL
Harrisburg Medical Center
6 miles, N
Ferrell Hospital Community Foundations
13 miles, NE
Hardin County General Hospital & Clinic
18 miles, SE
Heartland Regional Medical Center
25 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Independence Township, IL
Barkley Regional Airport
42 miles, S
Evansville Regional Airport
62 miles, NE
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
63 miles, SW
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
76 miles, E