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Bath, IL

Illinois

Bath is a small town in Illinois with a population of 226. Residents earn $37,188 per year, which is 51% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
226 Population 611/sq mi density
$37,188 Median Income $26,795 per capita
$63,900 Home Value
$750 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$37,188 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$63,900 home value, $750/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $37,188
51% lower than US avg
Home Value $63,900
77% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.9%
77% lower than US avg
Median Rent $750
36% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 16.7%
35% higher than US avg

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

People

Population226
Median Age59.4 yrs
Density611/mi²
Male / Female41% / 59%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans3.8%

Economy

B
Median Income$37,188
Per Capita$26,795
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$1,138M
Commute32 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$63,900
Rent$750
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units126
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured8.2%
Smoking16.5%
Depression24.5%
Heart Disease5.7%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation458 ft (140 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.9%
High School+85.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute32 min
Broadband90.8%
Libraries8

Is Bath a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bath receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bath offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bath is $37,188, 51% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. The poverty rate of 16.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bath is $63,900, 77% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 85.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bath experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.0 inches, including 27.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bath has a population of 226 with a density of 611 people per square mile. The median age is 59.4 years, 53% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.1%), with 2.2% Hispanic.

Population

226
Total Population
611
People / sq mi
59.4yrs
Median Age
53% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 40.7%
Female 59.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Bath vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Bath vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bath is $37,188, which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.

Income: Bath vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$37,188
51% below US avg
Per Capita Income$26,795
Avg Weekly Wage$863
IRS Avg AGI$62,338

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate16.7%
35% above US avg
Establishments (County)655
County GDP$1,138M

Business (County)

Restaurants72
Healthcare69
Retail96
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate7.30%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time31.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Bath is $63,900, 77% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $750 (36% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$63,900
77% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$750
36% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.3%
Housing Units126
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,667
33% above US avg
Effective Rate7.30%
In Bath, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.2% of residents lack health insurance. 16.5% are current smokers. 24.5% report depression. 23.6% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
High Blood Pressure31.9%
Asthma10.7%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.3%
Stroke3.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.5%
18% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity23.6%
Depression24.5%
Mental Distress19.5%
Physical Distress13.4%
Short Sleep36.3%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured8.2%
5% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,766
Dentists1:4,128
Mental Health1:1,162
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits61.5%
Premature Death8,637/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access60.9%
Healthcare Facilities69
Bath has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.0 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.5°F
3% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.0 inches
8% above US avg
Snowfall27.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation458 ft (140 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density611/sq mi
Coordinates40.1900°N, 90.1424°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17057
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 7.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (77% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 23.8-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 60.9%
D 37.1%

Winner: Republican by 23.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.9%
77% below US avg
High School+85.8%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density611/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.8%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities69
Restaurants72
Retail Stores96

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute31.7 min
Drive Alone56.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.7%

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