Okaw Township, IL
Living in Okaw Township
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute27
Public Transit1
Affordability87
Public Safety98
Airports7
Hospitals50
Colleges55
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Schools10
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Residents
942Population+1 (2010–19)
49 y Median Age+7 (2010–19)
12%College-Educated-5% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years20%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over13%
Diversity
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate47%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$56kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
98%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector67%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance4%
Factory and transportation35%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office23%
Service16%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$88kMedian Home Value-$9.5k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$449Median Monthly Rent+$302 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier28%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K47%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K7%
House Heating Type
Electricity15%
LP gas26%
Utility gas56%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Okaw Township
United States45
Illinois50
Shelby County4
Property Crime in Okaw Township
United States48
Illinois43
Shelby County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| 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 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 31 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Okaw Township
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding38
Tornado30
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Okaw Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Okaw Township, IL
Trinity Lutheran School
17 miles, SE
Kemmerer Village School
17 miles, W
Sacred Heart School
19 miles, W
St Mary School
20 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Okaw Township, IL
Millikin University
28 miles, NW
Eastern Illinois University
30 miles, E
University of Illinois at Springfield
49 miles, W
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
51 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Okaw Township, IL
Hshs Good Shepherd Hospital Inc
6 miles, SW
Pana Community Hospital
19 miles, W
Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center
25 miles, E
St Marys Hospital
26 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Okaw Township, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
46 miles, NE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
55 miles, NW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
87 miles, SW