Chatham, Illinois

Population 11,807

Chatham is located in Sangamon County, IL. The population is 11,807, making Chatham the 2nd largest city in Sangamon County.

There are 6 public schools in Chatham with an average Homefacts rating of A-. The total crime rate for Chatham is low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Chatham is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Chatham property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Chatham include Chatham Township, Ball Township and Woodside Township.

Chatham Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Excellent
  • No High School Diploma: 1.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 49.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 48.7%

Crime Rate

69.95% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 70
  • Violent Crimes: 47
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 94
  • Property Crime: 703
  • Larceny Theft: 539

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Chatham
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

28 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 1
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 27

Unemployment

Moderate 4.4%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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6 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Chatham, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Chatham's schools as Excellent, with an overall A- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Chatham, IL.

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81 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Chatham, IL issued 81 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 81 permits, 67 were issued for single family homes and 14 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Chatham, IL issued 77 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 77 permits, 65 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $640
  • 1 Bedroom: $780
  • 2 Bedrooms: $965
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,232
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,325

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Environmental Hazards

28 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Chatham, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Chatham, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Chatham, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 26.58°
  • February 31.13°
  • March 44.77°
  • April 54.92°
  • May 65.23°
  • June 73.91°
  • July 77.1°
  • August 74.7°
  • September 67.2°
  • October 55.72°
  • November 45.27°
  • December 31.93°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Chatham, IL

Earthquakes
Chatham, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Chatham, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Chatham, IL has a high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Chatham, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Chatham, IL: $80,808

Unemployment

Unemployment in Chatham is 4.4%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 23.62%
White Collar - 76.38%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Darin LaHood

Neighborhood Info

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2 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Chatham, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

0 Retirement Homes view all

  • No retirement homes found in Chatham, IL
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