NelsonIL
A town of 125.
125 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nelson’s report card
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nelson. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Nelson
Most working residents leave Nelson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Dixon (21%), Sterling (19%) and Rockford (6%). Half commute less than 15 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Nelson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 29 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Nelson is
Nelson beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Nelson | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.9% | 15.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.6% | 10.3% |
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
100% of working residents leave Nelson for work
Where Nelson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023