Braceville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
890 Population 286/sq mi density
$70,278 Median Income $32,477 per capita
$176,400 Home Value $223,108 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,278 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Braceville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,278
6% below
$32,477 per capita
Home Value
$176,400
37% below
Zillow: $223,108
Bachelor's Degree+
10.0%
70% below
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
19% below
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Braceville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Braceville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
94%
Home Value
63%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
30%
Unemployment
81%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Braceville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Braceville residents earn a median household income of $70,278 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,477. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Braceville is $176,400 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,108. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Education

10.0% of adults in Braceville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (70% below the national average). 94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Braceville has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population890
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female59% / 41%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans5.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,278
Per Capita$32,477
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$6,044M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,344

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,400
Rent
Ownership88.5%
Zillow$223,108
Housing Units283
Rent Burden17.7%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,576/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation577 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+10.0%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+7.5%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.5%
Internet Speed63 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Braceville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.396 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 130 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.