Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Bradford is a small town in Illinois with a population of 773. Residents earn $52,386 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bradford receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bradford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bradford is $52,386, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. 12.4% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Bradford is $71,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $861 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.
17.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Bradford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.6% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.4% |
| 75% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,386 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,213 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,160 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $68,713 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.4% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 148 |
| County GDP | $340M |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Healthcare | 5 |
| Retail | 10 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,780 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.66% |
| Commute Time | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |
| Census Median | $71,800 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $117,870 |
| Census Median Rent | $861 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.7% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,780 |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.66% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.6% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,474/100K |
| Food Environment | 6.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 46.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.6 inches |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1772°N, 89.6582°W |
| County FIPS | 17175 |
Winner: Republican by 45.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.0% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 89.1% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 5 |
| Restaurants | 5 |
| Retail Stores | 10 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 26.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.0% |