Bulpitt, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Christian County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
213 Population 3,043/sq mi density
$72,500 Median Income $28,811 per capita
$80,600 Home Value $107,520 Zillow
$843 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,500 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,600 home value, $843/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Bulpitt, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,500
4% below
$28,811 per capita
Home Value
$80,600
71% below
Zillow: $107,520
Median Rent
$843/mo
28% below
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.5%
84% below
97.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F

How Bulpitt Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
96%
Home Value
29%
Rent
72%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
16%
Unemployment
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bulpitt a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bulpitt residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,811. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 706 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bulpitt is $80,600 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $107,520. Median rent is $843/month, with 37.1% 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 1938.

Education

5.5% of adults in Bulpitt hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% below the national average). 97.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bulpitt has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population213
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density3,043/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.5%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$28,811
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$1,970M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$80,600
Rent$843
Ownership68.4%
Zillow$107,520
Housing Units114
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.7 in/yr
Elevation602 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.5%
High School+97.7%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute26 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Bulpitt was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (59 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.433 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.