Bonnie, IL

Illinois

Bonnie is a small town in Illinois with a population of 468. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
468 Population 366/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $31,718 per capita
$83,500 Home Value
$977 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,500 home value, $977/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $61,250
18% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,500
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.6%
66% lower than US avg
Median Rent $977
16% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.4%
23% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.1%
14% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.7%
46% lower than US avg

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

People

Population468
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density366/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans15.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$31,718
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty6.7%
County GDP$2,434M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,500
Rent$977
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden15.0%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity39.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.8%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation439 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+91.6%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.2%
Libraries1

Is Bonnie a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bonnie receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Bonnie offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bonnie is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bonnie is $83,500, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $977 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Bonnie experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches, including 10.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Bonnie has a population of 468 with a density of 366 people per square mile. The median age is 43.1 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

468
Total Population
366
People / sq mi
43.1yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
1.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.8%
Female 56.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bonnie vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.6%
21% above US avg
Spanish5.4%
60% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bonnie vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bonnie is $61,250, which is 18% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.1% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Bonnie vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$61,250
18% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,718
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
IRS Avg AGI$62,900

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.1%
14% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.7%
46% below US avg
Establishments (County)858
County GDP$2,434M

Business (County)

Restaurants86
Healthcare131
Retail146
Manufacturing29

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate6.23%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.0 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bonnie is $83,500, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $977 (16% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,500
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$977
16% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.3%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,198
49% above US avg
Effective Rate6.23%
In Bonnie, 39.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.8% report depression. 25.2% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
23% above US avg
Diabetes10.6%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure32.8%
Asthma11.4%
COPD8.5%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity25.2%
Depression25.8%
Mental Distress20.8%
Physical Distress14.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.5%
Checkup Rate74.0%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.4/10
Exercise Access49.1%
Healthcare Facilities131

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Safety Score

Bonnie has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.0 inches
18% above US avg
Snowfall10.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation439 ft (134 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density366/sq mi
Coordinates38.2030°N, 88.9068°W
County FIPS17081
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 11.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 47.8-point margin. 89.2% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.3%
D 25.5%

Winner: Republican by 47.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.6%
66% below US avg
High School+91.6%
School Test Score5.34
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density366/sq mi
Total Area1.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.2%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities131
Restaurants86
Retail Stores146

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)5

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.0 min
Drive Alone94.9%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.9%

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