Bourbonnais, IL

Bourbonnais, Illinois

Introduction to Bourbonnais, Illinois

Bourbonnais, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 28 miles SE of Joliet, Illinois and 51 miles S of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns which are also in the Kankakee metropolitan area. Bourbonnais contains a population of approximately 15,256.

Bourbonnais History

Due to the presence of the Kankakee River, the area now known as Bourbonnais has an extensive Native American history. This region was once the site of the largest Indian village in the neighborhood, called the "Little Rock Village." This village is now a part of the Kankakee River State Park. Initially, a trading post was established by the French in 1832. The area got its name from Francois Bourbonnais, a hunter, fur trapper and agent of the American Fur Company. He arrived here in 1830.

Bourbonnais and nearby Attractions

• Kankakee County Museum
• Maternity Cemetery
• Maternity Blessed Virgin Mary Church
• Gettysburg Park
• Bourbonnaise Towne Centre Shopping Center

Things To Do In Bourbonnais

While in Bourbonnais, one can visit the nearby museums. Among these are the Kankakee County Museum and the Exploration Station. A variety of entertainment facilities are available at the Gettysburg Park. One can also enjoy shopping at the local Bourbonnaise Towne Centre Shopping Center. The Bourbonnais Friendship Festival, which is organized every June, is another popular tourist attraction drawing crowds from Northeast Illinois and beyond. This festival offers a host of recreational opportunities including a variety of rides, games and fun contests.

Bourbonnais Transportation

Air transportation is available from Chicago Midway International Airport.

Bourbonnais Higher Education

Opportunities for higher education are available at the local Olivet Nazarene University. Students can also enroll at the nearby Governors State University, the Prairie State College or the University of St Francis.

High Points

Bourbonnais strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 16%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 18%

Comparative Profile of Bourbonnais, IL

Comparing Bourbonnais to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Bourbonnais Almanac

Bourbonnais Climate

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• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bourbonnais Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Bourbonnais Colleges

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Olivet Nazarene University

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