Bluford, IL

Living in Bluford

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 9
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Commute 55
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Public Transit 3
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Affordability 98
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Public Safety 35
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Airports 21
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Hospitals 43
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Colleges 54
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Schools 5
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Residents

715 Population +98 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
9% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
80% Family Households +6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%

Diversity

Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%

Education

Less than high school17%
High school graduate27%
Some College47%
Bachelor's degree6%
Graduate degree2%

Households

Family household80%
Householder living alone19%
Householder not living alone2%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -7% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K37%
$50K to $74K24%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government4%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation40%
Mgt, science, and arts17%
Sales and office22%
Service14%

Commute

Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$65k Median Home Value +$5.2k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$560 Median Monthly Rent +$182 (2010–19)
70% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached71%
Mobile home29%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200910%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198910%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier17%

Home Value

Less than $50K30%
$50K to $99K51%
$100K to $149K15%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K to $249K<1%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas6%
Utility gas74%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bluford

United States45
Illinois50
Jefferson County73

Property Crime in Bluford

United States48
Illinois43
Jefferson County54

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (37%)(60%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton24%
Donald Trump70%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 31 3 3
Feb 35 3 3
Mar 45 4 1
Apr 55 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 77 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 4 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 34 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bluford

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding35
Tornado21
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bluford, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bluford, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Bluford, IL

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Greenville University
54 miles, NW
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McKendree University
62 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bluford, IL

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Airports

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