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Baileyville, IL

Illinois

Baileyville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 96. Residents earn $18,679 per year, which is 75% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
96 Population 400/sq mi density
$18,679 Median Income $38,679 per capita
$817,900 Home Value $213,200 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$18,679 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$817,900 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
70.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $18,679
75% lower than US avg
Home Value $817,900
190% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 70.5%
109% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.2%
28% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.1%
75% lower than US avg

How Baileyville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population96
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density400/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans78.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$18,679
Per Capita$38,679
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Commute28 min

Housing

F
Home Value$817,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$213,200
Housing Units41
Rent Burden29.2%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking16.1%
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain38.4 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation932 ft (284 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+70.5%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+32.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute28 min
Broadband63.0%
Libraries3

Is Baileyville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Baileyville receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Baileyville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Baileyville is $18,679, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Baileyville is $817,900, making it a premium housing market at 190% above the U.S. median of $281,900. With a home price-to-income ratio of 43.8x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.

Education

Baileyville is a highly educated community — 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Baileyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 34.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Baileyville has a population of 96 with a density of 400 people per square mile. The median age is 56.6 years, 46% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

96
Total Population
400
People / sq mi
56.6yrs
Median Age
46% above US avg
0.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 55.2%
Female 44.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Baileyville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Baileyville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Baileyville is $18,679, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Baileyville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,679
75% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,679
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$63,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.1%
75% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,019
County GDP$2,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare99
Retail137
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate0.69%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Baileyville is $817,900, 190% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,200.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$817,900
190% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$213,200

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden29.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.0%
Housing Units41
Median Year Built1965

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Rate0.69%
In Baileyville, 41.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.3% of residents lack health insurance. 16.1% are current smokers. 23.7% report depression. 22.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Baileyville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.2%
28% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.3%
Asthma10.3%
COPD6.9%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.1%
15% above US avg
Binge Drinking21.7%
Physical Inactivity22.7%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress18.8%
Physical Distress12.9%
Short Sleep37.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate89.1%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.7%
Dental Visits57.9%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities99
Baileyville has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 38.4 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

20°F Jan (-7°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average20°F (-7°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall38.4 inches
1% above US avg
Snowfall34.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation932 ft (284 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density400/sq mi
Coordinates42.1983°N, 89.5945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (109% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.4-point margin. 63.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+70.5%
109% above US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+32.9%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density400/sq mi
Total Area0.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access63.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants91
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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