Melvin, IL
Living in Melvin
Bikeability
11
Walkability
39
Commute
58
Public Transit
12
Affordability
100
Public Safety
78
Airports
23
Hospitals
51
Colleges
76
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
28
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
458
Population
-221 (2010–19)
33 y
Median Age
-6 (2010–19)
15%
College-Educated
+7% (2010–19)
72%
Family Households
-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years27%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Asian1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino7%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school8%
High school graduate43%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household72%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$47k
Median Household Income
+$3.6k (2010–19)
80%
Above Poverty
-8% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
93%
Lived Here Last Year
+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K27%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K13%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government15%
Private sector66%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance20%
Factory and transportation26%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office12%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$62k
Median Home Value
+$1.7k (2010–19)
<1%
Built 2000 or Later
$482
Median Monthly Rent
+$182 (2010–19)
56%
Owner-Occupied
-16% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier46%
Home Value
Less than $50K29%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas4%
Utility gas81%
Wood1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Melvin
United States45
Illinois50
Ford County40
Property Crime in Melvin
United States48
Illinois43
Ford County21
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump69%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24 | 2 | 6 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 4 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 28 | 3 | 5 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Melvin
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding33
Tornado20
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Melvin, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Melvin, IL
Heritage Preparatory Academy
4 miles, NE
Christ Lutheran High School
11 miles, E
St Malachy School
19 miles, S
St Paul's Lutheran School
22 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Melvin, IL
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
32 miles, S
Illinois State University
39 miles, W
Illinois Wesleyan University
40 miles, W
Lakeview College of Nursing
44 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Melvin, IL
Gibson Community Hospital
9 miles, SW
Iroquois Memorial Hospital
30 miles, NE
Saint James Hospital
31 miles, NW
Pavilion Foundation, The
31 miles, S
Airports
Airports near Melvin, IL
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
37 miles, S
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
76 miles, W
Chicago Midway International Airport
88 miles, N