Bluford, IL
Living in Bluford
Bikeability2
Walkability9
Commute55
Public Transit3
Affordability98
Public Safety35
Airports21
Hospitals43
Colleges54
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
715Population+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
$47kMedian 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
$65kMedian Home Value+$5.2k (2010–19)
12%Built 2000 or Later
$560Median 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
Orchardville Mennonite School
7 miles, NE
Victory Christian Academy
10 miles, W
Ewing Mennonite School
17 miles, S
New Horizon Christian School
25 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Bluford, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
50 miles, SW
Greenville University
54 miles, NW
McKendree University
62 miles, W
University of Southern Indiana
63 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Bluford, IL
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
11 miles, W
Crossroads Community Hospital
11 miles, W
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SE
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
20 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Bluford, IL
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
61 miles, W
Evansville Regional Airport
68 miles, E
Barkley Regional Airport
87 miles, S
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
89 miles, SW