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Bondville, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Bondville is a small town in Illinois with a population of 356. Residents earn $57,188 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
356 Population 1,424/sq mi density
$57,188 Median Income $35,597 per capita
$168,500 Home Value
$1,070 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$57,188 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$168,500 home value, $1,070/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,188
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $168,500
40% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 9.0%
73% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,070
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.3%
1% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.1%
42% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.0%
60% lower than US avg

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

People

Population356
Median Age48.6 yrs
Density1,424/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans3.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$35,597
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.0%
County GDP$15,450M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,500
Rent$1,070
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units172
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity32.3%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking12.9%
Depression24.9%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation715 ft (218 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.0%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+1.9%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 37% / D 61%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.2%
Libraries11

Is Bondville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bondville receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bondville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bondville is $57,188, 24% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.1%. Only 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bondville is $168,500, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,070 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bondville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bondville has a population of 356 with a density of 1,424 people per square mile. The median age is 48.6 years, 25% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.3%), with 8.1% Black.

Population

356
Total Population
1,424
People / sq mi
48.6yrs
Median Age
25% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Bondville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.4%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.6%
96% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bondville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bondville is $57,188, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Bondville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,188
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$35,597
Avg Weekly Wage$1,235
IRS Avg AGI$79,600

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.1%
42% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.0%
60% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,160
County GDP$15,450M

Business (County)

Restaurants590
Healthcare419
Retail576
Manufacturing124

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$7,971
128% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.73%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.5 min
Drive Alone95.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Bondville is $168,500, 40% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,070 (8% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$168,500
40% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,070
8% below US avg
Rent Burden26.8%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied76.1%
Housing Units172
Median Year Built1990

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$7,971
128% above US avg
Effective Rate4.73%
In Bondville, 32.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 24.9% report depression. 18.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.3%
1% above US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma10.7%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity18.2%
Depression24.9%
Mental Distress17.7%
Physical Distress11.6%
Short Sleep33.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.6%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.4%
Dental Visits68.3%
Premature Death7,180/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.2/10
Exercise Access88.1%
Healthcare Facilities419
Bondville has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 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) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation715 ft (218 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density1,424/sq mi
Coordinates40.1115°N, 88.3683°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 9.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 24.1-point margin. 90.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 37.2%
D 61.3%

Winner: Democrat by 24.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+9.0%
73% below US avg
High School+95.5%
Graduate Degree+1.9%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density1,424/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.2%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities419
Restaurants590
Retail Stores576

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.5 min
Drive Alone95.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home3.1%

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