Boone County, IL

Living in Boone County

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Bikeability 18
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Walkability 3
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 5
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Affordability 60
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Public Safety 77
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Airports 79
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Hospitals 66
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Colleges 62
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Schools 3
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Residents

54k Population -30 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
75% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian73%
Hispanic or Latino22%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school14%
High school graduate35%
Some College28%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household75%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$69k Median Household Income +$8.1k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
89% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K15%
$25K to $49K20%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K11%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more7%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked<1%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$153k Median Home Value -$21k (2010–19)
27% Built 2000 or Later
$683 Median Monthly Rent +$88 (2010–19)
75% Owner-Occupied -1% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached80%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home5%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200926%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K20%
$100K to $149K23%
$150K to $199K20%
$200K to $249K10%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas80%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Boone County

United States45
Illinois50

Property Crime in Boone County

United States48
Illinois43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton39%
Donald Trump53%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 1 10
Feb 25 1 8
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 51 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Boone County

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding60
Tornado16
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Boone County, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Boone County, IL

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St James School
4 miles, S
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North Love Christian
10 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Boone County, IL

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Rockford University
11 miles, W
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Beloit College
17 miles, NW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Boone County, IL

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Mercy Harvard Hospital
13 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Boone County, IL

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