Cortland, IL
Living in Cortland
Bikeability28
Walkability6
Commute24
Public Transit27
Affordability45
Public Safety76
Airports87
Hospitals88
Colleges70
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
4.1kPopulation+321 (2010–19)
31 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
37%College-Educated+16% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-13% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years34%
35 to 54 years29%
55 to 74 years9%
75 years and over2%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black13%
Caucasian74%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school6%
High school graduate26%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree25%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone13%
Economy
$85kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K7%
$25K to $49K8%
$50K to $74K31%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K14%
$125K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more6%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector66%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation11%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office23%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation2%
Walked<1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value-$47k (2010–19)
62%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$360 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached21%
1 unit, detached62%
Multiple units2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200960%
Built 1990 to 199916%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 19691%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier2%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K2%
$100K to $149K40%
$150K to $199K46%
$200K to $249K8%
$500K to $749K3%
House Heating Type
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene3%
Utility gas89%
Crime
Violent Crime in Cortland
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
DeKalb County34
Property Crime in Cortland
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
DeKalb County36
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (50%)(46%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton47%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 26 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Cortland
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding43
Tornado15
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Cortland, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Cortland, IL
Camelot-Nwca
3 miles, W
St Mary's Catholic School
3 miles, N
Cornerstone Christian Academy
4 miles, N
St Mary School
5 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Cortland, IL
Northern Illinois University
4 miles, W
Aurora University
22 miles, SE
Judson University
22 miles, NE
Rockford University
28 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Cortland, IL
Kishwaukee Community Hospital
2 miles, NW
Delnor Community Hospital
18 miles, E
Rochelle Community Hospital
19 miles, W
Valley West Community Hospital
20 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Cortland, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
27 miles, NW
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, E
Chicago Midway International Airport
49 miles, E
General Mitchell International Airport
81 miles, NE