Bartonville, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Bartonville is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,854. Residents earn $67,674 per year, which is 10% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
5,854 Population 727/sq mi density
$67,674 Median Income $39,578 per capita
$128,000 Home Value $131,158 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent
53°F Avg Temperature
340 Violent Crime/100K 3,445 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$67,674 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,000 home value, $1,056/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
340 violent crimes/100K (11% below avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $67,674
10% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,000
55% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 340/100K
11% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,056
9% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.1%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.1%
69% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,854
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density727/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 91%

Economy

A
Median Income$67,674
Per Capita$39,578
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$16,966M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,000
Rent$1,056
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$131,158

Crime

F
Violent340/100K
Property3,445/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary463/100K

Health

Obesity33.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression24.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation563 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+95.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
EV Stations2
Libraries13

Is Bartonville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bartonville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Bartonville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bartonville is $67,674, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bartonville is $128,000, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,056 per month. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bartonville is below the national average at 340 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,445 per 100,000, 76% above the national average.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bartonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 26.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bartonville has a population of 5,854 with a density of 727 people per square mile. The median age is 42.0 years, 8% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.2% Black.

Population

5,854
Total Population
727
People / sq mi
42.0yrs
Median Age
8% above US avg
8.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.7%
Female 48.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bartonville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.8%
25% above US avg
Spanish2.2%
84% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bartonville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bartonville is $67,674, which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Bartonville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$67,674
10% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,578
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
IRS Avg AGI$80,771

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.1%
69% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,972
County GDP$16,966M

Business (County)

Restaurants468
Healthcare543
Retail638
Manufacturing138

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.27%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.5 min
Work from Home7.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Bartonville is $128,000, 55% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,056 (9% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $131,158.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,000
55% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$131,158
Median List Price$163,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$163,000
$/Sq Ft$110
Homes Sold8
Sale-to-List Ratio98.0%
Price Drops30.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,056
9% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.4%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,031
129% above US avg
Effective Rate6.27%
In Bartonville, 33.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 24.7% report depression. 20.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.1%
3% above US avg
Diabetes9.3%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.6%
Asthma10.6%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity20.8%
Depression24.7%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress12.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate91.1%
Checkup Rate74.8%
Premature Death10,362/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access80.1%
Healthcare Facilities543
Bartonville has a violent crime rate of 340 per 100,000 residents, 11% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,445 per 100,000 (76% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bartonville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent339.9/100K
11% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape92.7/100K
Robbery15.5/100K
Assault231.7/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,445.1/100K
76% above US avg
Burglary463.5/100K
Theft2,904.4/100K
Vehicle Theft77.2/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bartonville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.7°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall26.2 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation563 ft (172 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (20.8 km²)
Population Density727/sq mi
Coordinates40.6420°N, 89.6598°W
County FIPS17143
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 4.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 46.9%
D 51.5%

Winner: Democrat by 4.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density727/sq mi
Total Area8.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities543
Restaurants468
Retail Stores638

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)20
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.5 min
Work from Home7.3%

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