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The current estimated population of Ashkum is 720, with a gender distribution of 50% male and 50% female. The population has remained steady, supported by its rural agricultural base in northern Illinois.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1855
  • County: Iroquois County
  • Land area: 1.0 square miles
  • Population density: 720 people per square mile
  • Area code: 815
  • Zip code: 60911

Geography and Location

Ashkum is a small village located in Iroquois County, in northern Illinois, about 85 miles south of Chicago. The village is primarily surrounded by farmland, with corn and soybean production playing a central role in the local economy. Ashkum experiences a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Midwest. The village is located along U.S. Route 45 and is near Interstate 57, providing easy access to the nearby towns of Kankakee and Gilman, as well as the larger Chicago metropolitan area. Ashkum’s rural charm and close-knit community make it an ideal location for those seeking a quiet lifestyle in a farming region.

Demographics

Median resident age: 38.8 years
Median household income: $40,313
Median house value: $90,000

Population by Race

Races in Ashkum:

  • White Non-Hispanic (98.9%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Other race (0.7%)

Ancestries: German (34.5%), French (21.0%), Irish (17.7%), English (9.7%), United States (5.5%), Italian (4.6%).

Elevation: 671 feet

Land area: 0.8 square miles

Map of Ashkum, IL

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Ashkum

  • High school or higher: 85.8%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 11.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
  • Unemployed: 0.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.3 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Ashkum village

  • Never married: 22.3%
  • Now married: 60.9%
  • Separated: 0.2%
  • Widowed: 8.9%
  • Divorced: 7.7%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +54 (+8.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Ashkum:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Ashkum:

  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS-WILLARD (about 63 miles; CHAMPAIGN/URBANA, IL; Abbreviation: CMI)
  • GARY/CHICAGO (about 63 miles; GARY, IN; Abbreviation: GYY)
  • CHICAGO MIDWAY INTL (about 64 miles; CHICAGO, IL; Abbreviation: MDW)

Other public-use airports nearest to Ashkum:

  • GREATER KANKAKEE (about 16 miles; KANKAKEE, IL; Abbreviation: IKK)
  • KANKAKEE (about 16 miles; KANKAKEE, IL; Abbreviation: 3KK)
  • PAXTON (about 33 miles; PAXTON, IL; Abbreviation: 1C1)

Amtrak stations near Ashkum:

  • 9 miles: GILMAN (U.S. 24 & U.S. 45). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.
  • 18 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.). Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Ashkum:

  • OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (about 21 miles; BOURBONNAIS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,207)
  • GOVERNORS STATE UNIVERSITY (about 45 miles; UNIVERSITY PARK, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,191)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ST FRANCIS (about 47 miles; JOLIET, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,361)
  • JOLIET JUNIOR COLLEGE (about 48 miles; JOLIET, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,075)
  • PRAIRIE STATE COLLEGE (about 50 miles; CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,523)
  • LEWIS UNIVERSITY (about 54 miles; ROMEOVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,974)
  • SOUTH SUBURBAN COLLEGE (about 55 miles; SOUTH HOLLAND, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,599)

Public primary/middle school in Ashkum:

  • ASHKUM ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 135; Location: PO BOX 158; Grades: PK – KG)

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