What are the schools like in Bonnie, IL?

School district data for Bonnie is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Bonnie?

The median household income in Bonnie, IL is $66,563 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.6%.

What is the weather like in Bonnie, IL?

Bonnie has an average high temperature of 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.3 inches.

Bonnie, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bonnie, IL affordable or expensive?

Bonnie's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bonnie is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,200 and the median rent is $913 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bonnie, IL?

Bonnie has a violent crime rate of 92.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bonnie, IL a Good Place to Live?

Bonnie is a small town of 403 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,563 and a 4.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Bonnie stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Bonnie is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bonnie city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 91.3

Bonnie's overall cost of living index is 91.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bonnie costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bonnie, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$913	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,563	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bonnie's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.9 /100k

Property Crime

427.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Bonnie, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	11.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bonnie sees average highs of 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bonnie, IL
Average High — January	38.5°F
Average High — July	85.7°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bonnie, IL	National Avg
Population	403	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.6%	22.2%
65 and over	23.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ina, IL 4 mi Nason, IL 4 mi Waltonville, IL 7 mi Opdyke, IL 7 mi Mount Vernon, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Bonnie

Bonnie, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62816

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bonnie, IL affordable or expensive?

Bonnie's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bonnie roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,200 and median rent is $913/month.

What is the crime rate in Bonnie, IL?

Bonnie's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bonnie?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Bonnie, IL a good place to live?

Bonnie, IL has a population of 403, a median household income of $66,563, and an unemployment rate of 4.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bonnie?

Bonnie averages 38.5°F in January and 85.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 8.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bonnie?

Bonnie, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62816.

What is the population of Bonnie?

The population of Bonnie, Illinois is 403 with a median age of 45.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bonnie?

Key numbers for living in Bonnie: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $78,200, median household income $66,563, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bonnie side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.