Broadlands, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
288 Population 900/sq mi density
$67,917 Median Income $30,217 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $182,397 Zillow
$961 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,917 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $961/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadlands, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,917
10% below
$30,217 per capita
Home Value
$114,300
59% below
Zillow: $182,397
Median Rent
$961/mo
17% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.5%
57% below
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.7%
2% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Broadlands Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
41%
Rent
83%
Poverty
55%
Bachelor's
43%
Unemployment
156%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broadlands 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

Broadlands residents earn a median household income of $67,917 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,217. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broadlands is $114,300 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $182,397. Median rent is $961/month, with 51.0% 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 1950.

Education

14.5% of adults in Broadlands hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broadlands has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population288
Median Age41.0 yrs
Density900/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,917
Per Capita$30,217
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.8%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,300
Rent$961
Ownership76.2%
Zillow$182,397
Housing Units116
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity32.7%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation682 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.5%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Broadlands was founded in 1876.
The median home in Broadlands was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.