Broadwell, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Logan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
206 Population 1,144/sq mi density
$54,167 Median Income $34,998 per capita
$99,100 Home Value $138,008 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$54,167 median income, 19.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,100 home value, $735/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Broadwell, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,167
28% below
$34,998 per capita
Home Value
$99,100
65% below
Zillow: $138,008
Median Rent
$735/mo
37% below
28.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.2%
73% below
78.5% high school+
Unemployment
19.8%
450% above
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.7%
14% above
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Broadwell Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
35%
Rent
63%
Poverty
158%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
550%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broadwell 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

Broadwell residents earn a median household income of $54,167 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,998. The unemployment rate stands at 19.8% (450% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 558 business establishments, including 65 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broadwell is $99,100 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,008. Median rent is $735/month, with 28.3% 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 1962.

Education

9.2% of adults in Broadwell hold a bachelor's degree or higher (73% below the national average). 78.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broadwell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population206
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,144/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$54,167
Per Capita$34,998
Unemployment19.8%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$1,344M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034

Housing

A+
Home Value$99,100
Rent$735
Ownership59.7%
Zillow$138,008
Housing Units85
Rent Burden28.3%

Health

Obesity36.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,078/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
Elevation586 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.2%
High School+78.5%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Broadwell was founded in 1856.
The median home in Broadwell was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.441 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.