AllenIL
A town of 407. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Allen stand out
The thing Allen does most differently from other towns.
407 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allen. Another town gets a different order.
Allen’s public schools outperform 23% of Illinois districts
The public schools Allen’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, trail 77% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ransom Grade School | K–8 | 96 | B− |
Most working residents commute out of Allen
Most working residents leave Allen for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Ottawa (9%), Morris (9%) and Marseilles (6%). Half commute less than 26 miles.
Where working residents work
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 73% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Allen has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Allen is
Allen beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8.
| What stands out | Allen | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.3% | 10.3% |
100% of working residents leave Allen for work
Where Allen’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Allen
Township in Illinois, US
Allen Township is one of thirty-seven townships in LaSalle County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 531 and it contained 245 housing units. Allen Township was formed from Bruce Township on an unknown date. The township bears the name of Allen Stevens, a pioneer settler.
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- Population
- 531
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 692 ft