Waddams hill, 2007
West Point Township’s story
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A town of 3,095.
Population
3,095
2025 Census estimate · −3.4% since 2020
Median home value
$159K
Census ACS
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
44.9
years
Jobs based here
647
A commuter town
TownGrade
A
#125 of 767 in IL
Is West Point Township a good place to live?
West Point Township gives you more for your money than most places: homes are within reach, about $159K for a typical one, or 2.5 years of the Freeport area’s $64K median household income. It grades A overall, ranked 125th of 767 in Illinois. On the plus side, its public schools beat 85% of Illinois towns on state tests and graduation. History is its standout character grade: an A, better than 90% of U.S. towns. On history, just 106 of Illinois’ 1,285 towns do better. The biggest place to walk is Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park, 726 acres with 10.4 miles of trail. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 69% of U.S. towns.
What makes West Point Township stand out
Where West Point Township beats most towns.
0historic places
HistoryA
0 historic places
A long history
Listed for their history, architecture or both.
Lena Winslow CUSD 202 schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Lena-Winslow Elem School | PK–5 | 412 |
| Lena-Winslow Jr High School | 6–8 | 173 |
| Lena-Winslow High School | 9–12 | 232 |
SchoolsA
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
A commuter town
87% of working residents leave West Point Township for work
Where West Point Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
647jobs based in West Point Township
13%of working residents work in town
17 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
How West Point Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far West Point Township is from typical.
SchoolsAOpen →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Jobs & income$79K median household incomeB+Open →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.1 of 20; 4.2% of households have no car; 0.4% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →HealthFHN Memorial Hospital 14.5 miles awayBOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors3% conserved landA−Open →HistoryAOpen →Civic life3.5 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsBOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 82° summer afternoons, 36″ of snow–Open →Who lives hereMedian age 44.9; 24% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to West Point Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in West Point Township, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterLena water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers87% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have West Point Township’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereStephenson County ClerkStephenson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP codes61048, 6108961048 98% · 61089 2%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in West Point Township.
SchoolsA
For schools, West Point Township earns an A
Its A for schools comes with a B+ for cost of living: the typical home is worth about $159K.
Its public schools are run by Lena Winslow CUSD 202. Its three schools are below.
85%of IL districts it outscoresASchool Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lena-Winslow Elem SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 412 | A− |
| Lena-Winslow High SchoolLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 232 | B− |
| Lena-Winslow Jr High SchoolTop results in townGrades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 | 173 | A |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within IL on state tests and graduation
OutdoorsA−
West Point Township has set aside 3.4% of its land for conservation
16 miles of trail in 4 parks and preserves.
#285for trails in IL
| West Point Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.4 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 3.4% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
3.4%
conserved · 782 of 22,766 acres
16 mi
of trails · 0.4 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lake Le-Aqua-Na State Park | 10.4 mi | 726 |
| 2. Lions Park | — | 13 |
| 3. Dodds Park | — | 8 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Work & commuteJobs & income grade B+
West Point Township has 0.4 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave West Point Township for work: only 13% work in town. 2.7% of West Point Township residents live below the poverty line, against 8.4% in Illinois’ towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. Since 2013, West Point Township has lost 60 jobs, to 647 in 2023.
13%work in town
| West Point Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 2.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 13% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In West Point Township13%
Freeport15%
Lena14%
Monroe10%
Rockford5%
17 mi
median commute distance
647
jobs based in West Point Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 31% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
West Point Township faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 5 flood insurance claims have been paid out in West Point Township.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesCold waves
5
paid flood claims since 1993
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in West Point Township
West Point Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. West Point Township’s July high is 82°F, where Illinois’ towns sit at 84°F and U.S. towns at 85°F.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter15–31°
Spring37–58°
Summer59–81°
Fall40–60°
Oct 9
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.4°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HealthB
On CDC estimates, West Point Township is healthier than 60% of U.S. towns
West Point Township beats the Illinois average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 32% of adults sleep under 7 hours in West Point Township.
60%healthier than U.S. townsBHealth Grade
| West Point Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 32% | 35% | 36% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
8 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | West Point Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.7% | 13.2% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.6% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.8% | 7.6% |
FHN Memorial Hospital
14.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
44th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in West Point Township sell for about $133K
The median rent in West Point Township is $664 a month.
$133Kmedian sale price
| West Point Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $664 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 80% | 75% | 73% |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 33 attractions →Charles Mound and 5 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around West Point Township. Close and well known come first.
20 mi MountainCharles Mound29 mi MuseumChicago Athenaeum
19 mi MuseumApple River Fort
14 mi GardenDon Opel Arboretum
39 mi MuseumChana School
29 mi MuseumOld Market HouseSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Charles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Apple River Fort: IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Don Opel Arboretum: Cillas, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Chana School: Ben Jacobson (Kranar Drogin), CC BY 2.5 · Old Market House: IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about West Point Township
18pages on West Point Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of West Point Township
About 2 of every 100 West Point Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About West Point Township
Township in Illinois, United States
West Point Township is located in Stephenson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2010 census, its population was 3,369 and it contained 1,483 housing units. The village of Lena, the unincorporated community of Waddams Grove, and two former communities of Louisa and West Point were all located in this township.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,086 ft
West Point Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with West Point Township.
Nora TownshipWinslow TownshipWaddams TownshipKent TownshipWest Point Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | IL rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Point Township | #125 | A | B+ | — | A | B |
| Nora Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Winslow Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Waddams Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Kent Township | — | — | — | — | — | — |
West Point Township reports no FBI crime data of its own. Nora Township, Winslow Township, Waddams Township and Kent Township aren’t graded (fewer than 1,000 residents, or not enough data). Compare West Point Township with a neighbor →
Questions about West Point Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is West Point Township, IL a good place to live?
By most measures, yes. West Point Township grades A overall, better than 90% of U.S. towns and #125 of 767 in Illinois. It grades B for health and A for schools.
Is West Point Township, IL expensive?
Not for the area. The typical home is worth about $159,000, 46% below the Illinois typical home. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.