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Chatham, Illinois

Introduction to Chatham, Illinois

Chatham, Illinois, in Sangamon county, is 9 miles S of Springfield, Illinois and 78 miles NE of St. Louis,, Missouri. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns that it shares the Springfield metropolitan area with. Chatham’s population is approximately 8,583.

Chatham History

The earliest settlement in the Chatham area was established in 1816, and the region was formally named Chatham on October 22, 1836. The land was once an open prairie between Lick Creek and Panther Creek. It was predominantly an agricultural land with magnificent fields of corn, and many farmers settled here. Abraham Lincoln was instrumental in the construction of a railroad connecting Springfield to St. Louis, which ran through Chatham.

Chatham and nearby Attractions

  • Illinois State Museum
  • Lincoln Home National Historic Site
  • Sangchris Lake State Park
  • Henson Robinson Zoo
  • Knight’s Caribbean Water Adventure

Things To Do In Chatham

Those interested in history can visit museums like the Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Museum, the Springfield Art Association or the Illinois State Museum. The Springfield Themepark and Knight’s Caribbean Water Adventure are popular local recreational spots as well.

Chatham Transportation

St. Louis Airport is nearby.

Chatham Higher Education

Lincolnland Community College, the University of Illinois, Millkin University, Lewis and Clarke Community College, Southern Illinois University and Bradley University are all accessible from Chatham.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 11%Chatham College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Chatham People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 18%Chatham Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Chatham, IL

Comparing Chatham 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
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population43
Female Share of the Population34
Racial Diversity25
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
College Educated Adults99
People Above Poverty88
Median Family Income89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times68
Public Transportation Use34
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents43
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone21
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals12
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
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