Essex, IL
Living in Essex
Bikeability6
Walkability2
Commute17
Public Transit14
Affordability52
Public Safety88
Airports74
Hospitals55
Colleges55
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools38
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
907Population+325 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age
13%College-Educated
86%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial4%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate38%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree4%
Households
Family household86%
Householder living alone13%
Householder not living alone2%
Economy
$80kMedian Household Income+$4.3k (2010–19)
91%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
37 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K12%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K16%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K9%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector85%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts26%
Sales and office19%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$191kMedian Home Value+$19k (2010–19)
40%Built 2000 or Later
$788Median Monthly Rent-$79 (2010–19)
83%Owner-Occupied-10% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached97%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200931%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 19893%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier13%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K9%
$100K to $149K21%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity6%
LP gas1%
Utility gas93%
Crime
Violent Crime in Essex
United States45
Illinois50
Kankakee Metro Area39
Kankakee County39
Property Crime in Essex
United States48
Illinois43
Kankakee Metro Area44
Kankakee County44
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(59%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 7 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Essex
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding91
Tornado29
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Essex, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Essex, IL
St Rose School
9 miles, N
Dwight Baptist Academy
14 miles, SW
St Paul's Lutheran School
16 miles, E
Kankakee Trinity Academy
16 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Essex, IL
Olivet Nazarene University
17 miles, E
University of St Francis
25 miles, N
Lewis University
30 miles, N
Governors State University
31 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Essex, IL
Riverside Medical Center
17 miles, E
Presence St Marys Hospital
17 miles, E
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
18 miles, NW
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
24 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Essex, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
47 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
57 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
79 miles, S