Broughton, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Saline County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
213 Population 113/sq mi density
$52,500 Median Income $19,967 per capita
$38,800 Home Value $75,446 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$38,800 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Broughton, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$52,500
30% below
$19,967 per capita
Home Value
$38,800
86% below
Zillow: $75,446
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.7%
86% below
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
22% above
25.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Broughton Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
70%
Home Value
14%
Rent
54%
Poverty
202%
Bachelor's
14%
Unemployment
122%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Broughton 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

Broughton residents earn a median household income of $52,500 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,967. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 25.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 503 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Broughton is $38,800 , 86% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $75,446. Median rent is $625/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 1969.

Education

4.7% of adults in Broughton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% below the national average). 86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Broughton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population213
Median Age32.4 yrs
Density113/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$52,500
Per Capita$19,967
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty25.0%
County GDP$1,123M
Avg Weekly Wage$896

Housing

A+
Home Value$38,800
Rent$625
Ownership72.1%
Zillow$75,446
Housing Units83
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death11,841/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.1 in/yr
Elevation382 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+4.7%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+3.6%
School Score4.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute26 min
Broadband76.5%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Broughton was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.511 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
21.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.