Big Spring Township, IL
Living in Big Spring Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute64
Public Transit1
Affordability78
Public Safety97
Airports12
Hospitals57
Colleges62
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Schools10
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Residents
520Population-62 (2010–19)
53 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
14%College-Educated
71%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years8%
15 to 34 years20%
35 to 54 years36%
55 to 74 years35%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate56%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income-$550 (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-13% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K23%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector67%
Self-employed18%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts33%
Sales and office9%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Worked at home9%
Housing
$155kMedian Home Value+$28k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent
67%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199932%
Built 1980 to 198922%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K22%
$150K to $199K28%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K10%
House Heating Type
Electricity11%
LP gas62%
Utility gas23%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Big Spring Township
United States45
Illinois50
Shelby County4
Property Crime in Big Spring Township
United States48
Illinois43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton20%
Donald Trump75%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 3 | 5 |
| Feb | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 42 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Big Spring Township
Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding45
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Big Spring Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Big Spring Township, IL
St Michael the Archangel School
6 miles, S
Trinity Lutheran School
6 miles, SW
St Anthony High School
13 miles, S
St Anthony Grade School
13 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Big Spring Township, IL
Eastern Illinois University
22 miles, NE
Millikin University
44 miles, NW
Greenville University
55 miles, SW
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
57 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Big Spring Township, IL
St Anthonys Memorial Hospital
13 miles, S
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
16 miles, NW
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
18 miles, NE
Pana Community Hospital
30 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Big Spring Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
52 miles, N
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
72 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
88 miles, SW