At a Glance
Median Income
$72,000
$26,929 per capita
Home Value
$243,600
Zillow: $264,332
Bachelor's Degree+
17.4%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
12.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.1%
10.7% smoking rate
How Burtons Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Burtons Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Burtons Bridge 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
Burtons Bridge residents earn a median household income of $72,000 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $26,929. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5% (247% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,928 business establishments, including 645 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Burtons Bridge is $243,600 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $264,332. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Education
17.4% of adults in Burtons Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Burtons Bridge has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population180
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female67% / 33%
Foreign Born7.2%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$72,000
Per Capita$26,929
Unemployment12.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,983M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,600
Rent
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$264,332
Housing Units85
Rent Burden30.3%
Health
Obesity32.1%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking10.7%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,730/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation743 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.4%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed124 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Burtons Bridge was built in 1972.
35.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Chicago O'Hare International (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 124 Mbps.
There are 645 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 18 fatal vehicle crashes.