At a Glance
Median Income
$79,583
$31,731 per capita
Home Value
$117,600
Zillow: $144,043
Median Rent
$875/mo
17.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
203/100K
1,729/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
95.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.7%
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Bellflower Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bellflower's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bellflower a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bellflower residents earn a median household income of $79,583 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,731. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bellflower is $117,600 , 58% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,043. Median rent is $875/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Bellflower reports 203 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,729/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Bellflower hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bellflower has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population410
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,108/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$79,583
Per Capita$31,731
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$117,600
Rent$875
Ownership91.7%
Zillow$144,043
Housing Units154
Rent Burden17.5%
Crime
F
Violent203/100K
Property1,729/100K
Health
Obesity34.7%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation791 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+95.0%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute30 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Bellflower was founded in 1871.
The median home in Bellflower was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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