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Franklin Grove, IL


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Franklin Grove, Illinois

Franklin Grove, Illinois, in Lee county, is 31 miles S of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 85 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village has a population of 1,052.

The People and Families of Franklin Grove

In Franklin Grove, about 49% of adults are married.

In the most recent census it emerged that people are more likely female than male in Franklin Grove, in comparison to similar villages. You'll feel comfortable in the village if you're 65 since the village is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Franklin Grove had a median family income of $45,875.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Franklin Grove gave more campaign money ($225) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Franklin Grove Housing

Owners occupy 67% of the housing units in Franklin Grove. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Franklin Grove is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Franklin Grove, 93% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Franklin Grove, IL

Comparing Franklin Grove 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
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population99
Well-Paid Single Women86
Age of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Male Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work43
Public Transportation Use32
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes36
Affordability of Rents24
Housing Recently Built21
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