Buncombe, IL
Living in Buncombe
Bikeability3
Walkability13
Commute68
Public Transit4
Affordability94
Public Safety93
Airports2
Hospitals23
Colleges28
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools11
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
242Population+70 (2010–19)
26 y Median Age-15 (2010–19)
15%College-Educated-11% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+30% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years26%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years16%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate37%
Some College39%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree2%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone18%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$39kMedian Household Income+$14k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
24 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K33%
$50K to $74K8%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K1%
$200K or more7%
Employers
Government1%
Private sector66%
Self-employed9%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance18%
Factory and transportation5%
Mgt, science, and arts8%
Sales and office18%
Service50%
Commute
Car, truck, or van96%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$62kMedian Home Value+$14k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$389Median Monthly Rent+$10 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied+12% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached83%
Mobile home10%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 199911%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 197918%
Built 1960 to 196918%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 194917%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K46%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K26%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity60%
LP gas31%
Utility gas6%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Buncombe
United States45
Illinois50
Carbondale Metro Area25
Johnson County11
Property Crime in Buncombe
United States48
Illinois43
Carbondale Metro Area33
Johnson County3
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(67%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 38 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 5 | 0 |
| May | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 75 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 78 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 77 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 70 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Buncombe
Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding48
Tornado29
Blizzard2
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Buncombe, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Buncombe, IL
Freedom Outreach School
11 miles, SE
Agape Christian High School
19 miles, N
Carbondale New School
20 miles, NW
Brehm Preparatory School
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Buncombe, IL
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
21 miles, NW
Southeast Missouri State University
32 miles, W
Murray State University
69 miles, SE
The University of Tennessee-Martin
78 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Buncombe, IL
Choate Mental Health & Development Ctr
15 miles, W
Heartland Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
22 miles, NW
Airports
Airports near Buncombe, IL
Barkley Regional Airport
30 miles, S
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport
37 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
88 miles, NW
Evansville Regional Airport
88 miles, NE