Red Bud, IL

Red Bud, Illinois

Red Bud, Illinois, in Randolph county, is 32 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. As of the year 2000 census, 3,422 people lived in Red Bud.

The People and Families of Red Bud

In Red Bud, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Red Bud had a median family income of $50,280.

Political Inclinations

Red Bud residents donated more money ($7,800) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Red Bud Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Red Bud are occupied by their owners, not by renters.

Commuting

In Red Bud, 89% of commuters drive to work. More so than most places, the city is a decent place to commute to work on foot (or bicycle saddle).

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 8%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Red Bud, IL

Comparing Red Bud 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
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Male Share 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
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

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

Housing

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

Red Bud Almanac

Red Bud Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Red Bud Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Red Bud, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Red Bud Public Libraries

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Red Bud Hospitals

RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
(Proprietary)
325 SPRING STREET
(618) 282-3831
Emergency Service: Yes

Red Bud High Schools (2004)

RED BUD HIGH SCHOOL
815 LOCUST ST
618-282-3826
Title I eligible, not participating.
Serves 439 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

BECK AVC ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL
6137 BECK RD
618-473-2222
A Non-traditional School
Serves 137 students.

Red Bud Colleges

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Beck Area Career Center-Red Bud

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