Bonfield, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 345 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.2%
 
Males: 169  (49.3%)
Females: 176  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60913.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $81,788 (it was $49,722 in 2000)
Bonfield:

$81,788
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,043 (it was $18,531 in 2000)

Bonfield village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $198,176 (it was $122,900 in 2000)
Bonfield:

$198,176
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $202,290; detached houses: $215,745; townhouses or other attached units: $191,650; in 2-unit structures: $140,597; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $108,569; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $168,810; mobile homes: $53,611

Median gross rent in 2022: $667.

March 2022 cost of living index in Bonfield: 92.3 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 3.6%

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  • Races in Bonfield, IL (2022)
    • 44393.7%White alone
    • 132.7%Hispanic
    • 40.8%Two or more races

Races in Bonfield detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Bonfield, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Bonfield is 66 to 1.


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Ancestries: German (53.7%), American (10.6%), French (5.5%), Polish (4.1%), Irish (2.8%), Swedish (1.8%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 08/22/1888

Elevation: 630 feet

Land area: 0.27 square miles.

Population density: 1,260 people per square mile   (low).

Bonfield, Illinois map

1 resident is foreign born

This village:

0.3%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,819 (1.8%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,975 (1.7%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (26.8 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (51.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Union Hill, IL (2.3 miles),
Limestone, IL (2.5 miles ),
Herscher, IL (2.6 miles ),
Essex, IL (2.7 miles ),
Irwin, IL (2.7 miles),
Buckingham, IL (3.0 miles ),
Lakewood Shores, IL (3.0 miles ),
Bourbonnais, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 41.15 N, Longitude: 88.06 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 815

Distribution of median household income in Bonfield, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Bonfield, IL in 2022
Bonfield satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $240,000
  • 2005: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2004: 1 building, cost: $131,500
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $196,300
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $129,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $192,000
  • 2000: 2 buildings, average cost: $124,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $85,000
  • 1998: 1 building, cost: $110,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $150,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Bonfield, IL residents
Average permit cost in Bonfield, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +64 (+21.3%).
Most common industries in Bonfield, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (15.2%)
  • Health care (10.7%)
  • Educational services (6.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (5.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.5%)
  • Truck transportation (4.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (3.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.0%)
  • Health care (12.0%)
  • Truck transportation (6.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Building material & garden equipment & supplies dealers (5.0%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Health care (9.0%)
  • Social assistance (9.0%)
  • Gasoline stations (7.7%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (6.4%)
  • Utilities (5.1%)
Most common occupations in Bonfield, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (8.4%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.7%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (4.5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (3.9%)
  • Registered nurses (3.9%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (15.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (7.0%)
  • Electricians (6.0%)
  • Top executives (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (10.3%)
  • Cashiers (7.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7.7%)
  • Registered nurses (6.4%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.4%)
  • Child care workers (6.4%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.4%)

Average climate in Bonfield, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.3. This is worse than average.

City:

97.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.201. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.201
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 9.21. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.21
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.31. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.31
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 8.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Bonfield-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 75% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 3.1 miles away from the Bonfield village center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 25.9 miles away from the village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Bonfield-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 68% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 186.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 161.2 miles away from Bonfield center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 186.7 miles away from Bonfield center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 48.8 miles away from Bonfield center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 219.1 miles away from Bonfield center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 185.1 miles away from Bonfield center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kankakee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Bonfield topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Bonfield:

  • PROVENA OUR LADY OF VICTORY (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; BOURBONNAIS, IL)
  • R.M.C. HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 9 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • MILLER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • CHAMNESS SQUARE (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BOURBONNAIS, IL)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 10 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • KANKAKEE COUNTY DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 10 miles away; BOURBONNAIS, IL)
  • ROY COURT (Hospital, about 10 miles away; BOURBONNAIS, IL)

Airports located in Bonfield:

Amtrak stations near Bonfield:

  • 11 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.
  • 20 miles: DWIGHT (119 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area.

Operable nuclear power plants near Bonfield:

  • 12 miles: Braidwood 2 in Braidwood, IL.
  • 12 miles: Braidwood 1 in Braidwood, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Bonfield:

  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 10 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,731)
  • Kankakee Community College (about 12 miles; Kankakee, IL; FT enrollment: 2,969)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 26 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • University of St Francis (about 27 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 2,454)
  • Governors State University (about 28 miles; University Park, IL; FT enrollment: 4,043)
  • Lewis University (about 32 miles; Romeoville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,739)
  • Prairie State College (about 35 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)

Public elementary/middle school in Bonfield:

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Salina Township Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Bonfield: Bonfield First United Methodist Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Kankakee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.7 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

83.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

5.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

For population 15 years and over in Bonfield:

Marital status in Bonfield, IL
  • Never married: 33.0%
  • Now married: 47.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 7.1%
  • Divorced: 12.0%

For population 25 years and over in Bonfield:

  • High school or higher: 89.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.7%
  • Unemployed: 1.7%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 19.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.6
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Bonfield, IL (based on Kankakee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,84018
Evangelical Protestant16,36467
Mainline Protestant8,00337
Black Protestant3,4809
Other4003
Orthodox601
None57,302-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
This county:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Kankakee County:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
Kankakee County:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 63
Here:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

9.0%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Kankakee County:

28.7%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
State:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Bonfield:

48.8%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

46.3%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Bonfield:

29.1
State:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

24.3%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

5.8%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.7
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

34.4%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Bonfield:

57.4%
State:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Bonfield:

77.2%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Bonfield, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 0$0 11$4,764
Financial Administration 0$0 1$679
Totals for Government 0$0 12$5,443

Bonfield government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - General Public Buildings: $66,000 ($191.30)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($46.38)
    Regular Highways: $5,000 ($14.49)
    Miscellaneous Commercial Activities - Other: $5,000 ($14.49)
    Police Protection: $4,000 ($11.59)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $3,000 ($8.70)

Bonfield government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $5,000 ($14.49)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.90)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $50,000 ($144.93)
    Highways: $10,000 ($28.99)
    Other: $1,000 ($2.90)
  • Tax - Property: $26,000 ($75.36)
    Public Utilities Sales: $7,000 ($20.29)

Bonfield government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $202,000 ($585.51)

Strongest AM radio stations in Bonfield:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WKAN (1320 AM; 1 kW; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Bonfield:

  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKIF (92.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WYKT (105.5 FM; WILMINGTON, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WKCC (91.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WAWF (88.3 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WRXQ (100.7 FM; COAL CITY, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WRZA (99.9 FM; PARK FOREST, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WJCH (91.9 FM; JOLIET, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCCQ (98.3 FM; CREST HILL, IL; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF JOLIET, INC.)
  • WCKG (105.9 FM; ELMWOOD PARK, IL; Owner: INFINITY HOLDINGS CORPORATION OF ORLANDO)
  • WLIT-FM (93.9 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WJMK (104.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING CORP. OF ILLINOIS)
  • WNUA (95.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WTMX (101.9 FM; SKOKIE, IL; Owner: BONNEVILLE HOLDING COMPANY)
  • WBBM-FM (96.3 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WKSC-FM (103.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WFMT (98.7 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WGCI-FM (107.5 FM; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)

TV broadcast stations around Bonfield:

  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLS-TV (Channel 7; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WMAQ-TV (Channel 5; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: NBC SUBSIDIARY (WMAQ-TV), INC.)
  • WTTW (Channel 11; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WGN-TV (Channel 9; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WPWR-TV (Channel 50; GARY, IN; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXFT (Channel 60; AURORA, IL; Owner: TELEFUTURA CHICAGO LLC)
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCIU-TV (Channel 26; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WCIU-TV LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WCPX (Channel 38; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: PAXSON CHICAGO LICENSE, INC.)
  • WFLD (Channel 32; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • W68DO (Channel 68; PALATINE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WFBT-CA (Channel 23; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: CHANNEL 23 LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 23Number of bridges
  • 121ft / 36.8mTotal length
  • 14,775Total average daily traffic
  • 1,491Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,077Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Bonfield, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11920-1929
  • 11930-1939
  • 21950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 31970-1979
  • 61980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Bonfield, IL

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Bonfield)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

15 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 2 Mi S Rt 17 & Bonfield Rd (Lat: 41.137806 Lon: -88.055056), Call Sign: KNDS658,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.025 MHz, Grant Date: 12/01/1997, Expiration Date: 12/02/2002, Cancellation Date: 03/09/2003, Registrant: Salina, Township Of, 2835a N 10000 Rd, Bonfield, IL 60913

  • 2.25 Mi N Of Herscher At W 900 & S 175 (Lat: 41.091694 Lon: -88.044500), Call Sign: KAS375,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.565 MHz, Grant Date: 11/21/1996, Expiration Date: 12/23/2001, Cancellation Date: 11/23/2001, Registrant: Eugene A Bertrand, 1830 S 9000 W Rd, Bonfield, IL 60913, Phone: (815) 426-6248

  • Lat: 41.140278 Lon: -88.009722, Call Sign: WRWP572,
    Assigned Frequencies: 451.337 MHz, 451.387 MHz, Grant Date: 03/14/2023, Expiration Date: 03/14/2033, Certifier: Anthony Clark, Registrant: Communications Direct, Inc, 1730 Wallace Ave, St. Charles, IL 60174, Phone: (630) 406-5402, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

34 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

16 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Bonfield)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

13 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Bonfield)

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 15. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 25 took place in 2003, and the least - 2 in 2018. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Bonfield, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (44.2%), and Outside Fires (43.5%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Bonfield, IL
    • 11544.2%Structure Fires
    • 11343.5%Outside Fires
    • 238.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 93.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Bonfield, IL
Most common first names in Bonfield, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
George1078.6 years
John977.7 years
William980.2 years
Robert868.5 years
Dorothy679.5 years
James674.0 years
Hazel589.2 years
Frank583.6 years
Mary575.6 years
Elmer579.4 years
Most common last names in Bonfield, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Riegel1080.3 years
Bauer677.5 years
Dahn673.7 years
Voigt682.0 years
Buckman572.8 years
Stehr585.6 years
Orwig579.0 years
Yeates479.5 years
Wendling469.5 years
Keerbs481.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Bonfield, IL
  • 86.5%Utility gas
  • 11.7%Electricity
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Bonfield, IL
  • 80.5%Utility gas
  • 19.5%Electricity


Bonfield compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and 2 other airmen in this city.
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Top Patent Applicants
  • Kenneth E. Shoup (6)
  • Gary A. Naese (2)
  • Kenneth Shoup (1)

Total of 9 patent applications in 2008-2024.