Colchester, IL
Living in Colchester
Bikeability38
Walkability37
Commute73
Public Transit42
Affordability100
Public Safety83
Airports8
Hospitals69
Colleges37
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
1.6kPopulation+418 (2010–19)
41 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
20%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
54%Family Households-5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years28%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate45%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household54%
Householder living alone37%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$43kMedian Household Income+$3k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K43%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector75%
Self-employed3%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation12%
Mgt, science, and arts35%
Sales and office19%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Public transportation3%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$67kMedian Home Value+$5.8k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$404Median Monthly Rent+$33 (2010–19)
70%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached79%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home15%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier32%
Home Value
Less than $50K25%
$50K to $99K54%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity20%
LP gas1%
Utility gas76%
Wood3%
Crime
Violent Crime in Colchester
United States45
Illinois50
McDonough County28
Property Crime in Colchester
United States48
Illinois43
McDonough County18
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (41%)(55%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25 | 2 | 7 |
| Feb | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Colchester
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding31
Tornado16
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Colchester, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Colchester, IL
St Paul Elementary School
6 miles, E
Great River Christian School
30 miles, NW
St Mary Elementary School
30 miles, S
Burlington Notre Dame Jr/Sr High School
32 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Colchester, IL
Western Illinois University
6 miles, NE
Monmouth College
35 miles, N
Knox College
42 miles, NE
Culver-Stockton College
44 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Colchester, IL
Mc Donough District Hospital
7 miles, E
Memorial Hospital
17 miles, W
Sarah D Culbertson Memorial Hospital
25 miles, SE
Blessing Hospital
29 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Colchester, IL
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
40 miles, SW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
60 miles, E
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
71 miles, SE
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, N