Compton, IL
Living in Compton
Bikeability15
Walkability50
Commute16
Public Transit17
Affordability100
Public Safety88
Airports67
Hospitals85
Colleges71
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Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
314Population+22 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age-3 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated-3% (2010–19)
68%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years23%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black4%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American4%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate35%
Some College38%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone11%
Economy
$50kMedian Household Income+$4.1k (2010–19)
76%Above Poverty-12% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
83%Lived Here Last Year-4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K22%
$50K to $74K27%
$75K to $99K5%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K5%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector69%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance19%
Factory and transportation31%
Mgt, science, and arts22%
Sales and office9%
Service19%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$68kMedian Home Value-$30k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$483Median Monthly Rent-$126 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-22% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached82%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home5%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19891%
Built 1970 to 19794%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier74%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K75%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K to $249K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity8%
Utility gas89%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Compton
United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23
Property Crime in Compton
United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton30%
Donald Trump62%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 9 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Compton
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding42
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Compton, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Compton, IL
St Paul Lutheran School
16 miles, N
St Mary School
21 miles, NE
Faith Christian School
22 miles, NW
La Salle Peru Christian School
24 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Compton, IL
Northern Illinois University
23 miles, NE
Aurora University
38 miles, E
Rockford University
40 miles, N
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
43 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Compton, IL
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
10 miles, S
Rochelle Community Hospital
16 miles, N
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
23 miles, NW
Valley West Community Hospital
24 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Compton, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
35 miles, N
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
64 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
69 miles, E
Quad City International Airport
75 miles, W