Scales Mound, IL
Living in Scales Mound
Bikeability16
Walkability39
Commute81
Public Transit23
Affordability79
Public Safety92
Airports14
Hospitals99
Colleges62
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Schools57
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
454Population+75 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
16%College-Educated-1% (2010–19)
66%Family Households+2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate48%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household66%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone9%
Economy
$58kMedian Household Income+$6.1k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
88%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K26%
$75K to $99K18%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector67%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office26%
Service24%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Walked3%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$111kMedian Home Value+$11k (2010–19)
9%Built 2000 or Later
$531Median Monthly Rent+$118 (2010–19)
73%Owner-Occupied+4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached84%
Multiple units5%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier50%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K36%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K8%
House Heating Type
Electricity17%
Fuel oil, kerosene8%
LP gas67%
Utility gas6%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Scales Mound
United States45
Illinois50
Jo Daviess County15
Property Crime in Scales Mound
United States48
Illinois43
Jo Daviess County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (48%)(49%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump53%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 23 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 37 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec | 23 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Scales Mound
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding36
Tornado15
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Scales Mound, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Scales Mound, IL
Tri-State Christian School
10 miles, W
St Rose School
13 miles, NW
St Joseph Elementary School
15 miles, W
Holy Rosary School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Scales Mound, IL
University of Wisconsin-Platteville
21 miles, NW
Loras College
22 miles, W
Clarke University
22 miles, W
University of Dubuque
23 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Scales Mound, IL
Midwest Medical Center
11 miles, W
Memorial Hospital of Lafayette County
16 miles, NE
Southwest Health Center
20 miles, NW
Mercyone Dubuque Medical Center
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Scales Mound, IL
Dubuque Regional Airport
24 miles, W
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
62 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
65 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
72 miles, S