Bunker Hill, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
1,305 Population 1,020/sq mi density
$72,893 Median Income $33,621 per capita
$133,700 Home Value $184,513 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 27.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$72,893 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,700 home value, $925/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Bunker Hill, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$72,893
3% below
$33,621 per capita
Home Value
$133,700
53% below
Zillow: $184,513
Median Rent
$925/mo
20% below
27.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
1.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
15.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Bunker Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
97%
Home Value
47%
Rent
80%
Poverty
12%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bunker Hill 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

Bunker Hill residents earn a median household income of $72,893 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,621. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bunker Hill is $133,700 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $184,513. Median rent is $925/month, with 27.7% 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

13.1% of adults in Bunker Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bunker Hill has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population1,305
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,020/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,893
Per Capita$33,621
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty1.5%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,700
Rent$925
Ownership76.4%
Zillow$184,513
Housing Units695
Rent Burden27.7%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation655 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+1.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute32 min
Broadband84.7%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Bunker Hill was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.