Bureau County, Illinois
Among the top 21% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 17% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 51% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 67% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 79% of US counties
- bottom 3% for property tax rate
Bureau County is a county in Illinois with about 33,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and D for affordability. Standout strengths include amenities nearby, property crime, and commute time. It rates lower on sales tax and property tax rate.
Official websitebureaucounty-il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.0 in
humid 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$64k60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$45kbetter than 49% of US counties
Home Value$120k26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$787better than 57% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 64% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.08%better than 3% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.82%better than 18% of US counties
Unemployment5.7%better than 31% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F18th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)74°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.2 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.7 inbetter than 29% of US counties
Sunny Days233 daysbetter than 45% of US counties
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 54% of US counties
Comfortable Days87 daysbetter than 71% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk62.3better than 37% of US counties
School Quality67.0better than 71% of US counties
Violent Crime626/100kbetter than 61% of US counties
Property Crime499/100kbetter than 73% of US counties
Community
Population33,20357th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age44.072nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1834th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9835th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2232nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.0%60th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%26th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.9%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)2.6%29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 73% of US counties
Walkability5.9/20better than 44% of US counties
Airport Distance93 mibetter than 53% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access84.2%better than 56% of US counties
Amenities Nearby6.93better than 76% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 69% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Bureau County an affordable place to live?
- Bureau County is about average in cost. Its cost-of-living index is $45k, better than 49% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Bureau County?
- The median home value in Bureau County is $120k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Bureau County?
- Median household income in Bureau County is $64k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Bureau County?
- Median gross rent in Bureau County is $787 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Bureau County safe?
- Bureau County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 626/100k (better than 61%). Property crime is 499/100k.
- What is the weather like in Bureau County?
- Bureau County averages 74°F in July and 23°F in January, with 39.2 in of annual precipitation and about 233 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Bureau County?
- Public-school quality in Bureau County is above average, scoring better than 71% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Bureau County?
- The average one-way commute in Bureau County is 21 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)