Dawson, IL
Living in Dawson
Bikeability10
Walkability38
Commute61
Public Transit12
Affordability87
Public Safety63
Airports10
Hospitals46
Colleges51
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
649Population+136 (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Black5%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate46%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree<1%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$48kMedian Household Income-$1.7k (2010–19)
90%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year-10% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K12%
$25K to $49K42%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector70%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office23%
Service32%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$98kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
10%Built 2000 or Later
$657Median Monthly Rent+$269 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached78%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home14%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197925%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier25%
Home Value
Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K16%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
House Heating Type
Electricity16%
LP gas7%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dawson
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Dawson
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (32%)(64%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
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 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dawson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding37
Tornado25
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dawson, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dawson, IL
Montessori Children's House
8 miles, W
St Aloysius Elementary School
9 miles, W
St Patrick Catholic School
10 miles, SW
Cathedral School
11 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dawson, IL
St John's College-Department of Nursing
10 miles, W
University of Illinois at Springfield
12 miles, SW
Lincoln Christian University
21 miles, N
Lincoln College
22 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dawson, IL
St Johns Hospital
10 miles, W
Memorial Medical Center
11 miles, W
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
13 miles, SW
Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
21 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Dawson, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
11 miles, W
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
57 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
64 miles, E