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Bradford, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stark County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
773 Population 1,933/sq mi density
$52,386 Median Income $27,213 per capita
$71,800 Home Value $117,870 Zillow
$861 Median Rent 21.7% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
293 Violent Crime/100K 3,367 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$52,386 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, $861/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
293 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradford, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,386
30% below
$27,213 per capita
Home Value
$71,800
75% below
Zillow: $117,870
Median Rent
$861/mo
26% below
21.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
293/100K
23% below
3,367/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.0%
50% below
90.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bradford Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
25%
Rent
74%
Poverty
100%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
77%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradford a Good Place to Live?

B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradford residents earn a median household income of $52,386 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,213. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 148 business establishments, including 5 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradford is $71,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,870. Median rent is $861/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Bradford reports 293 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 23% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,367/100K.

Education

17.0% of adults in Bradford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 90.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population773
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density1,933/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.7%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,386
Per Capita$27,213
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$340M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,800
Rent$861
Ownership71.7%
Zillow$117,870
Housing Units381
Rent Burden21.7%

Crime

F
Violent293/100K
Property3,367/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,474/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation812 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.0%
High School+90.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed54 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradford was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.