Boone County, Illinois
Among the top 4% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 40% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 60% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
- top 8% for comfortable days
- top 18% for broadband access
- bottom 2% for property tax rate
Boone County is a county in Illinois with about 53,000 residents. It grades A+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, broadband access, and violent crime. It rates lower on sunny days and property tax rate.
Official websiteboonecountyil.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$81k88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$49kbetter than 24% of US counties
Home Value$182k61st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$938better than 30% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 26% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.34%better than 2% of US counties
Income Tax5.06%better than 42% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden13.26%better than 13% of US counties
Unemployment7.7%better than 12% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.9 in40th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 23% of US counties
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 7% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 64% of US counties
Comfortable Days100 daysbetter than 92% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.3better than 42% of US counties
School Quality67.7better than 72% of US counties
Violent Crime342/100kbetter than 81% of US counties
Property Crime393/100kbetter than 79% of US counties
Community
Population53,45970th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.028th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3661st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0262nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)70.5%36th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.1%51st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)23.5%87th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%67th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.9%38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time27 minbetter than 32% of US counties
Walkability6.3/20better than 58% of US counties
Airport Distance53 mibetter than 78% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.9%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.48better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 78% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Boone County an affordable place to live?
- Boone County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $49k, better than 24% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Boone County?
- The median home value in Boone County is $182k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Boone County?
- Median household income in Boone County is $81k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Boone County?
- Median gross rent in Boone County is $938 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Boone County safe?
- Boone County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 342/100k (better than 81%). Property crime is 393/100k.
- What is the weather like in Boone County?
- Boone County averages 73°F in July and 22°F in January, with 38.9 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Boone County?
- Public-school quality in Boone County is above average, scoring better than 72% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Boone County?
- The average one-way commute in Boone County is 27 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)