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Boody, IL

Illinois

Boody is a small town in Illinois with a population of 420. Residents earn $60,859 per year, which is 19% below the national average.

4.3 /5.0
A Great
420 Population 365/sq mi density
$60,859 Median Income $50,570 per capita
$112,100 Home Value
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,859 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,100 home value
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,859
19% lower than US avg
Home Value $112,100
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 42.3%
26% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.1%
16% higher than US avg
Unemployment 6.4%
78% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population420
Median Age34.9 yrs
Density365/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 97%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,859
Per Capita$50,570
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,970M
Commute29 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,100
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units171
Rent Burden25.6%

Health

Obesity37.1%
Uninsured6.4%
Smoking12.7%
Depression21.2%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation688 ft (210 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+42.3%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+18.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute29 min
Broadband86.9%
Libraries5

Is Boody a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Boody receives an overall livability score of 4.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include a highly educated population, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Boody stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Boody is $60,859, 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Boody is $112,100, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 42.3% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Boody experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 13.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Boody has a population of 420 with a density of 365 people per square mile. The median age is 34.9 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (97.1%).

Population

420
Total Population
365
People / sq mi
34.9yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Boody vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Boody vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Boody is $60,859, which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 6.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.

Income: Boody vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,859
19% below US avg
Per Capita Income$50,570
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$68,828

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment6.4%
78% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,970M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare58
Retail114
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.66%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Boody is $112,100, 60% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$112,100
60% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied69.1%
Housing Units171
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate3.66%
In Boody, 37.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.4% of residents lack health insurance. 12.7% are current smokers. 21.2% report depression. 18.0% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.1%
16% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.5%
Asthma9.2%
COPD5.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.7%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking23.3%
Physical Inactivity18.0%
Depression21.2%
Mental Distress16.3%
Physical Distress10.8%
Short Sleep34.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.9%
Uninsured6.4%
26% below US avg
Checkup Rate74.0%
Dental Visits67.7%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.9%
Healthcare Facilities58
Boody has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.4 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.4 inches
6% above US avg
Snowfall13.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation688 ft (210 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density365/sq mi
Coordinates39.7644°N, 89.0467°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 42.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin. 86.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+42.3%
26% above US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+18.5%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density365/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access86.9%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants80
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.0 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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