Braidwood, IL
Living in Braidwood
Bikeability2
Walkability4
Commute25
Public Transit3
Affordability64
Public Safety81
Airports75
Hospitals72
Colleges68
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools31
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
6.4kPopulation+412 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age
14%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
63%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracial3%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate42%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$63kMedian Household Income+$119 (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
34 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Sales and office24%
Service20%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$162kMedian Home Value-$9.4k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$779Median Monthly Rent+$145 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-6% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached71%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home18%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200924%
Built 1990 to 199930%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 19695%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19491%
Built 1939 or earlier8%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K8%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K42%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K3%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity12%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas77%
Crime
Violent Crime in Braidwood
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
Will County19
Property Crime in Braidwood
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
Will County20
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (39%)(57%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 2 | 8 |
| Feb | 27 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 38 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 50 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Braidwood
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding74
Tornado20
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Braidwood, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Braidwood, IL
St Rose School
5 miles, NE
Immaculate Conception School
12 miles, NW
Families of Faith Christian Academy
12 miles, N
St Joseph Catholic Elementary School
16 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Braidwood, IL
University of St Francis
19 miles, N
Olivet Nazarene University
20 miles, SE
Lewis University
24 miles, N
Governors State University
29 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Braidwood, IL
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
13 miles, NW
Presence Saint Joseph Medical Center
18 miles, N
Riverside Medical Center
20 miles, SE
Presence St Marys Hospital
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Braidwood, IL
Chicago Midway International Airport
43 miles, NE
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
52 miles, N
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
78 miles, NW