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Bluford, IL
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Bluford, IL
At a Glance
How Bluford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bluford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bluford a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bluford residents earn a median household income of $58,500 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,724. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bluford is $92,200 , 67% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $140,131. Median rent is $810/month, with 26.3% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Bluford reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,224/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Bluford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 91.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bluford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.