Capital Township, IL
Living in Capital Township
Bikeability41
Walkability36
Commute91
Public Transit38
Affordability81
Public Safety17
Airports16
Hospitals49
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
116kPopulation+864 (2010–19)
39 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
36%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
55%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black20%
Caucasian71%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate26%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree22%
Graduate degree14%
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
19 mi Average Commute
82%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector61%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts44%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$133kMedian Home Value+$20k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
$646Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K25%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas73%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Capital Township
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Capital Township
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (47%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump47%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 2 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Capital Township
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Capital Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Capital Township, IL
St Patrick Catholic School
1 miles, SW
Cathedral School
2 miles, W
St Aloysius Elementary School
2 miles, N
Trinty
3 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Capital Township, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
2 miles, W
University of Illinois at Springfield
5 miles, S
Lincoln Christian University
28 miles, NE
Lincoln College
28 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Capital Township, IL
St Johns Hospital
2 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
2 miles, W
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
5 miles, S
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
24 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Capital Township, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
4 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
60 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
73 miles, E