Brighton, IL

Living in Brighton

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Bikeability 2
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Walkability 7
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Commute 44
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Public Transit 2
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Affordability 86
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Public Safety 75
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Airports 36
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Hospitals 31
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Colleges 63
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Schools 10
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Residents

2.3k Population +171 (2010–19)
39  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
68% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Black<1%
Caucasian97%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate36%
Some College40%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household68%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$64k Median Household Income +$13k (2010–19)
85% Above Poverty -6% (2010–19)
29  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -5% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K19%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K21%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government2%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance14%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office19%
Service17%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$3.8k (2010–19)
8% Built 2000 or Later
$524 Median Monthly Rent +$124 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197921%
Built 1960 to 196927%
Built 1950 to 195914%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier10%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K45%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K8%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K1%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity28%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas71%

Crime

Violent Crime in Brighton

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Macoupin County19

Property Crime in Brighton

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Macoupin County25

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton27%
Donald Trump65%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 2 5
Feb 34 2 4
Mar 44 3 2
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 76 3 0
Sep 68 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 33 3 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Brighton

Excessive Heat9
Inland Flooding51
Tornado28
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Brighton, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Brighton, IL

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Evangelical School
9 miles, SW

Colleges

Colleges near Brighton, IL

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Principia College
13 miles, SW
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Blackburn College
22 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Brighton, IL

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Airports

Airports near Brighton, IL

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