Mechanicsburg Township, IL

Living in Mechanicsburg Township

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Bikeability 4
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Walkability 15
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Commute 61
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Public Transit 4
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Affordability 69
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Public Safety 64
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Airports 16
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Hospitals 47
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Colleges 51
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Schools 6
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Residents

2.6k Population +525 (2010–19)
45  y Median Age +5 (2010–19)
21% College-Educated +6% (2010–19)
67% Family Households -4% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years33%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian96%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate49%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household67%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone3%

Economy

$61k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty
26  mi Average Commute
91% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more6%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts25%
Sales and office27%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$140k Median Home Value +$41k (2010–19)
13% Built 2000 or Later
$612 Median Monthly Rent +$208 (2010–19)
74% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home10%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier21%

Home Value

Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K26%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K18%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity12%
LP gas23%
Utility gas64%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Mechanicsburg Township

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Mechanicsburg Township

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump71%

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 75 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 30 3 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mechanicsburg Township

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding39
Tornado27
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Mechanicsburg Township, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Mechanicsburg Township, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Mechanicsburg Township, IL

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Lincoln College
23 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Mechanicsburg Township, IL

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St Johns Hospital
11 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Mechanicsburg Township, IL