Nelson, IL
Living in Nelson
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute65
Public Transit1
Affordability83
Public Safety92
Airports32
Hospitals66
Colleges47
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Schools1
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Residents
136Population-75 (2010–19)
38 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
2%College-Educated-4% (2010–19)
70%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years35%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Caucasian98%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate41%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree1%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household70%
Householder living alone20%
Householder not living alone10%
Economy
$32kMedian Household Income-$19k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
25 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K45%
$50K to $74K13%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K8%
Employers
Government4%
Private sector79%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office22%
Service33%
Commute
Car, truck, or van100%
Housing
$74kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
-Built 2000 or Later
$569Median Monthly Rent+$144 (2010–19)
53%Owner-Occupied-33% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached95%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19892%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194915%
Built 1939 or earlier47%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K77%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K3%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K3%
House Heating Type
LP gas3%
Utility gas97%
Crime
Violent Crime in Nelson
United States45
Illinois50
Lee County23
Property Crime in Nelson
United States48
Illinois43
Lee County25
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton34%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Nelson
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding64
Tornado22
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Nelson, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Nelson, IL
Christ Lutheran School
4 miles, W
St Mary School
5 miles, W
St Andrew Catholic School
5 miles, W
Newman Central Catholic High School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Nelson, IL
Northern Illinois University
44 miles, E
Rockford University
44 miles, NE
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
47 miles, NE
Purdue University Global-Davenport
52 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Nelson, IL
Cgh Medical Center
5 miles, W
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
7 miles, NE
Morrison Community Hospital
18 miles, W
Rochelle Community Hospital
29 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Nelson, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
38 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
52 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
70 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
78 miles, S