Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
Living in Ball-Chatham CUSD 5
Bikeability21
Walkability18
Commute78
Public Transit11
Affordability50
Public Safety39
Airports23
Hospitals54
Colleges41
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
29kPopulation+2.4k (2010–19)
38 y Median Age
50%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
68%Family Households-6% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black4%
Caucasian88%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school3%
High school graduate18%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree31%
Graduate degree19%
Households
Family household68%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$90kMedian Household Income+$17k (2010–19)
94%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
22 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K10%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K or more12%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector58%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts54%
Sales and office21%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$208kMedian Home Value+$37k (2010–19)
30%Built 2000 or Later
$750Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199925%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K24%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K12%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity23%
LP gas4%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Ball-Chatham CUSD 5
United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74
Property Crime in Ball-Chatham CUSD 5
United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton46%
Donald Trump45%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | 2 | 5 |
| Feb | 31 | 2 | 5 |
| Mar | 41 | 3 | 2 |
| Apr | 53 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 63 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 30 | 3 | 4 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Ball-Chatham CUSD 5
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding34
Tornado23
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
The Hope School Learning Center
6 miles, NE
Little Flower Catholic School
6 miles, N
Concordia Lutheran School
6 miles, N
Christ the King Elementary School
7 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
4 miles, NE
St John's College-Department of Nursing
9 miles, N
Blackburn College
29 miles, SW
MacMurray College
30 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
4 miles, N
St Johns Hospital
9 miles, N
Memorial Medical Center
9 miles, N
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Ball-Chatham Community Unit School District 5, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
12 miles, N
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
68 miles, N
St Louis Lambert International Airport
74 miles, SW