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Red Bud, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
3,789 Population 1,446/sq mi density
$68,051 Median Income $35,268 per capita
$170,300 Home Value $251,106 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 371 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$68,051 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$170,300 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Red Bud, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$68,051
9% below
$35,268 per capita
Home Value
$170,300
40% below
Zillow: $251,106
Median Rent
$810/mo
30% below
23.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
228/100K
40% below
371/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%
31% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
13.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Red Bud Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
91%
Home Value
60%
Rent
70%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
60%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Red Bud a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Red Bud residents earn a median household income of $68,051 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,268. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 827 business establishments, including 85 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Red Bud is $170,300 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $251,106. Median rent is $810/month, with 23.0% 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 1978.

Safety & Crime

Red Bud reports 228 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 40% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 371/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

23.2% of adults in Red Bud hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Red Bud has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population3,789
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,446/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$68,051
Per Capita$35,268
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$1,345M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$170,300
Rent$810
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$251,106
Housing Units1,661
Rent Burden23.0%

Crime

F
Violent228/100K
Property371/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault228/100K
Burglary143/100K

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking13.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death5,617/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation469 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.2%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score6.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband83.6%
Internet Speed107 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Red Bud was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 107 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.