Bureau County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 6/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
33,027 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
21.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$65,894 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
87.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$121,900 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$583 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$614 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
68.2% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa Urban Area
2
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Ottawa Urban Area
3
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 7 22
Feb 2 5 26
Mar 2 3 38
Apr 3 0 50
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 4 0 74
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 64
Oct 3 0 52
Nov 3 0 39
Dec 2 6 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans red, with 45% of residents leaning left and 50% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (45%) (51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 56%
Hillary Clinton 37%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 16, IL State Senate District 37, IL State House District 73, IL
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Schools

Logan Jr High School
4 miles, SE • 1.4 star
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Colleges

Illinois Valley Community College
23 miles, SE • 1.4 star
Sauk Valley Community College
29 miles, N • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Perry Memorial Hospital
4 miles, SE • 3.2 star
St Margarets Hospital
18 miles, SE • 3.2 star
Illinois Valley Community Hospital
22 miles, SE • 5 star
Osf Saint Paul Medical Center
24 miles, E • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
51 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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