HaleIL
A town of 249. Public schools that outperform most of Illinois.
What makes Hale stand out
The thing Hale does most differently from other towns.
249 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Hale’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hale. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Hale
Most working residents leave Hale for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Monmouth (22%), Galesburg (9%) and Alexis (4%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Hale has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
High risk, with drought at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
Hale’s public schools outperform 63% of Illinois districts
The public schools Hale’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 63% of Illinois’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Elem Sch - West | PK–3 | 179 | C+ |
| United Intermediate School | 4–6 | 198 | Not graded |
How healthy Hale is
Hale beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Hale | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.6% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.1% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 14.6% | 12.1% |
99% of working residents leave Hale for work
Where Hale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023