What are the schools like in Burtons Bridge, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Burtons Bridge?

The median household income in Burtons Bridge, IL is $64,896 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.6%.

What is the weather like in Burtons Bridge, IL?

Burtons Bridge has an average high temperature of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Burtons Bridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Burtons Bridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Burtons Bridge is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $215,000 and the median rent is N/A per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Burtons Bridge, IL?

Burtons Bridge has a violent crime rate of 61.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 580.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Burtons Bridge, IL a Good Place to Live?

Burtons Bridge is a small town of 211 in Illinois, with a median household income of $64,896 and a 18.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Burtons Bridge stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Burtons Bridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Burtons Bridge 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

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

Metric	Burtons Bridge, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$215,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$64,896	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Burtons Bridge's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

61.7 /100k

Property Crime

580.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Burtons Bridge, 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	14.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Burtons Bridge sees average highs of 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July, with 37.0 inches of annual precipitation and 34.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Burtons Bridge, IL
Average High — January	30.6°F
Average High — July	84.2°F
Annual Precipitation	37.0"
Annual Snowfall	34.5"

Demographics

Metric	Burtons Bridge, IL	National Avg
Population	211	—
Median Age	55.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.2%	22.2%
65 and over	34.6%	16.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Burtons Bridge, IL affordable or expensive?

Burtons Bridge's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Burtons Bridge roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $215,000 and median rent is N/A/month.

What is the crime rate in Burtons Bridge, IL?

Burtons Bridge's violent crime rate is 61.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 580.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Burtons Bridge?

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

Is Burtons Bridge, IL a good place to live?

Burtons Bridge, IL has a population of 211, a median household income of $64,896, and an unemployment rate of 18.6%. 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 Burtons Bridge?

Burtons Bridge averages 30.6°F in January and 84.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.0 inches with about 34.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Burtons Bridge?

The population of Burtons Bridge, Illinois is 211 with a median age of 55.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Burtons Bridge?

Key numbers for living in Burtons Bridge: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $215,000, median household income $64,896, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Burtons Bridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.