Dorchester, IL
Living in Dorchester
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute24
Public Transit1
Affordability79
Public Safety90
Airports31
Hospitals57
Colleges64
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools18
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
111Population+28 (2010–19)
54 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
10%College-Educated+5% (2010–19)
67%Family Households-22% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years11%
15 to 34 years14%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years39%
75 years and over10%
Diversity
Caucasian100%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate46%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree5%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household67%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$51kMedian Household Income+$5.4k (2010–19)
95%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
95%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government2%
Private sector77%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance32%
Factory and transportation23%
Mgt, science, and arts15%
Sales and office15%
Service15%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$2.2k (2010–19)
11%Built 2000 or Later
-Median Monthly Rent+$266 (2010–19)
82%Owner-Occupied+7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home7%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 19497%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K23%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K9%
$250K to $299K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
House Heating Type
Electricity5%
LP gas7%
Utility gas87%
Crime
Violent Crime in Dorchester
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19
Property Crime in Dorchester
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 32 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Dorchester
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding30
Tornado20
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Dorchester, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Dorchester, IL
Zion Lutheran School
8 miles, SE
St Peters Lutheran School
9 miles, S
Zion Lutheran School
14 miles, NE
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
15 miles, SW
Colleges
Colleges near Dorchester, IL
Blackburn College
14 miles, N
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
21 miles, S
Principia College
27 miles, W
Greenville University
29 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Dorchester, IL
Community Hospital of Staunton
7 miles, SE
Carlinville Area Hospital
15 miles, N
St Francis Hospital
15 miles, NE
Alton Mental Health Center
17 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Dorchester, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
35 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
37 miles, S
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
54 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
91 miles, NW