What are the schools like in Braceville, IL?

Braceville is served primarily by Braceville SD 75. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.0:1.

What is the median household income in Braceville?

The median household income in Braceville, IL is $89,688 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.

What is the weather like in Braceville, IL?

Braceville has an average high temperature of 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Braceville, IL affordable or expensive?

Braceville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Braceville is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $158,200 and the median rent is $1,250 per month.

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

Braceville has a violent crime rate of 125.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 699.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Braceville, IL a Good Place to Live?

Braceville is a small town of 733 in Illinois, with a median household income of $89,688 and a 3.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Braceville stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Braceville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Braceville 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: 102.6

Braceville's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Braceville costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Braceville, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$158,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,250	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,688	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Braceville's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — 67% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

125.4 /100k

Property Crime

699.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Braceville is served primarily by Braceville SD 75. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Braceville, IL	National Avg
School District	Braceville SD 75	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Braceville sees average highs of 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 23.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Braceville, IL
Average High — January	30.7°F
Average High — July	83.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	23.3"

Demographics

Metric	Braceville, IL	National Avg
Population	733	—
Median Age	30.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	37.2%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Braceville

Braceville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60407

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Braceville, IL affordable or expensive?

Braceville's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Braceville roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $158,200 and median rent is $1,250/month.

What is the crime rate in Braceville, IL?

Braceville's violent crime rate is 125.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Braceville?

Public schools in Braceville are operated by Braceville SD 75. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.0:1. 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Braceville, IL a good place to live?

Braceville, IL has a population of 733, a median household income of $89,688, and an unemployment rate of 3.3%. 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 Braceville?

Braceville averages 30.7°F in January and 83.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 23.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Braceville?

Braceville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60407.

What is the population of Braceville?

The population of Braceville, Illinois is 733 with a median age of 30.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Braceville?

Key numbers for living in Braceville: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $158,200, median household income $89,688, crime index 33 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Braceville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.