Bradford, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stark County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
773
Population
1,933/sq mi density
$52,386
Median Income
$27,213 per capita
$71,800
Home Value
$123,060 Zillow
$861
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
50°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$52,386 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,800 home value, $861/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradford experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. The area receives 22.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 812 ft (247 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,933/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1772°N, 89.6582°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Stark County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in |
Bradford has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 22°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (1.9").