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Tower Hill, IL


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Tower Hill, Illinois

Tower Hill, Illinois, in Shelby county, is 31 miles S of Decatur, Illinois (center to center) and 88 miles NE of St. Louis, Missouri. The village is home to some 609 residents.

The People and Families of Tower Hill

In Tower Hill, about 60% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Tower Hill had a median family income of $35,500.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Tower Hill.

Tower Hill Housing

According to the 2000 census, 78% of the housing in Tower Hill was owner-occupied. You may be likely to find historic buildings in the village as the average housing age is high. In Tower Hill you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Tower Hill, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 8%Tower Hill Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Tower Hill, IL

Comparing Tower Hill 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
Female Share of the Population78
Children Under 5 Years Old77
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population43
Well-Paid Single Men31
Age of the Population33
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size87
Portion of People Married76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better42
Median Family Income32
People Above Poverty32
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home89
Walking and Biking to Work76
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents56
People Living Alone44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals23
Housing Recently Built22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22
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