Living in Bismarck, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bismarck · Census data 2020–2024
Bismarck has 507 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $79,583 (5% lower than the Illinois median), the median home value is $114,500, the median rent is $856/month.
Bismarck is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bismarck at a glance
- Population
- 507
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,583State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $114,500State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $856/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Bismarck a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bismarck
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bismarck the median home value is $114,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $856 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
Bismarck median household income
The median household income in Bismarck is $79,583 and the income per person is $32,096. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Bismarck: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 203
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.52
Bismarck demographics
- Population
- 507
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 15.6%
- Households
- 201
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bismarck ›
Education in Bismarck
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Bismarck have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bismarck
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10.5%
- Drive alone
- 78.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.6%
Bismarck vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismarck | 507 | $79,583 | $114,500 | $856 |
| Alvan (Alvin) | 230 | $88,750 | $91,600 | — |
| Henning | 236 | $79,500 | $86,000 | $1,107 |
| State Line City | 103 | $73,750 | $86,400 | — |
| Danville | 28,595 | $45,957 | $79,000 | $846 |
| Rossville | 1,332 | $62,417 | $92,200 | $782 |
| Potomac | 605 | $53,194 | $95,500 | $780 |
| Foster | 100 | $120,703 | — | — |
| Tilton | 2,453 | $55,697 | $70,400 | $877 |
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What is the median household income in Bismarck, IL?
The median household income in Bismarck is $79,583, 5% lower than the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bismarck?
The median home value in Bismarck is $114,500, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Bismarck?
The median gross rent in Bismarck is $856 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Bismarck, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 9.9%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Illinois median.
What is the median age in Bismarck?
The median age in Bismarck is 41.8 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Bismarck?
The average commute to work in Bismarck is 24 minutes; 10.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bismarck?
The unemployment rate in Bismarck is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bismarck?
21.7% of adults in Bismarck have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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