Chatham, IL
Living in Chatham
Bikeability2
Walkability8
Commute73
Public Transit2
Affordability52
Public Safety47
Airports24
Hospitals54
Colleges42
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools23
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
13kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
48%College-Educated+7% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate16%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree17%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$89kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K6%
$25K to $49K15%
$50K to $74K16%
$75K to $99K20%
$100K to $124K17%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office21%
Service14%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$189kMedian Home Value+$34k (2010–19)
35%Built 2000 or Later
$824Median Monthly Rent+$220 (2010–19)
76%Owner-Occupied-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached7%
1 unit, detached81%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200925%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier3%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K22%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas2%
Utility gas83%
Crime
Violent Crime in Chatham
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Chatham
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (46%)(50%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump42%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Chatham
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding32
Tornado21
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Chatham, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Chatham, IL
Little Flower Catholic School
6 miles, NE
The Hope School Learning Center
7 miles, NE
Concordia Lutheran School
7 miles, NE
Christ the King Elementary School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Chatham, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
6 miles, NE
St John's College-Department of Nursing
10 miles, N
Blackburn College
28 miles, S
MacMurray College
28 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Chatham, IL
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
5 miles, NE
Memorial Medical Center
10 miles, N
St Johns Hospital
10 miles, N
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
23 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Chatham, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
12 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
68 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
74 miles, SW