Westchester, Springfield, IL
Living in Westchester
Bikeability59
Walkability35
Commute89
Public Transit47
Affordability100
Public Safety30
Airports23
Hospitals50
Colleges44
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools13
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
7kPopulation-212 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
-College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
49%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian7%
Black32%
Caucasian56%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household49%
Householder living alone40%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income-$4.8k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-10% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector63%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle2%
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation3%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$107kMedian Home Value+$7.8k (2010–19)
1%Built 2000 or Later
$628Median Monthly Rent-$6 (2010–19)
35%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached40%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199915%
Built 1980 to 198917%
Built 1970 to 197939%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K19%
$100K to $149K35%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity38%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas61%
Crime
Violent Crime in Westchester
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Westchester
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton54%
Donald Trump38%
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 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Westchester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Westchester, Springfield, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Westchester, Springfield, IL
Christ the King Elementary School
2 miles, NE
Our Saviors Lutheran School
2 miles, N
Montessori School House of Springfield
3 miles, N
Blessed Sacrament
3 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Westchester, Springfield, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
5 miles, E
St John's College-Department of Nursing
5 miles, NE
MacMurray College
28 miles, W
Illinois College
29 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Westchester, Springfield, IL
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
4 miles, SE
Memorial Medical Center
5 miles, NE
St Johns Hospital
5 miles, NE
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
26 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Westchester, Springfield, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
7 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
63 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
78 miles, SW