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Ashkum, Illinois

Ashkum, Illinois, in Iroquois county, is 45 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 69 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 724.

The People and Families of Ashkum

In Ashkum, about 63% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ashkum had a median family income of $52,857.

Ashkum Housing

Ashkum has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Ashkum, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ashkum strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Ashkum Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Ashkum Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Ashkum, IL

Comparing Ashkum to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men86
Male Share of the Population88
Senior Citizens78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population33
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size44

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income97
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work54
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing59
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Rents56
Housing Recently Built45
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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