Bone-Gap-IOOF-PO-il, 2020
Bone Gap’s story
158 years in pictures
Census counts: 496 in 1900, 181 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2020.
- 1868Bone Gap is settled
Bone GapIL
A town of 174, settled in 1868.
Population
174
2025 Census estimate · −5.4% since 2020
Median home value
$80K
Census ACS
Household income
$51K
median
Median age
30.6
years
Is Bone Gap a good place to live?
Bone Gap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
174 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Bone Gap: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Bone Gap, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterBone Gap water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Bone Gap’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereEdwards County ClerkEdwards County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6281562815 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Bone Gap.
Work & commute
In Bone Gap, the average trip to work runs longer than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
The share of residents in Bone Gap who live below the poverty line is 19%, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). The top destinations are Albion (22%), Mount Carmel (6%) and Olney (5%).
0%work in town
| Bone Gap | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 36 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Bone Gap0%
Albion22%
Mount Carmel6%
Olney5%
Fairfield4%
19 mi
median commute distance
0
jobs based in Bone Gap
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Top of a high hazard risk in Bone Gap: drought
The natural-hazard score from FEMA in Bone Gap is 68 of 100. 32% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from drought, followed by inland flooding at 26%.
68risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
DroughtInland floodingEarthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
12″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–43°
Spring45–66°
Summer66–87°
Fall47–69°
Oct 28
typical first frost
Apr 4
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Bone Gap is
Two figures for adults in Bone Gap: 16% report frequent physical distress, 19% report frequent mental distress. The share of adults in Bone Gap who smoke cigarettes is 18%, against 13% in Illinois’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns. Among adults in the town, 40% have obesity.
| Bone Gap | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better21 too close to call11 worse
| What stands out | Bone Gap | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.3% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 17.7% | 12.1% |
Wabash General Hospital 1
12.5 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Bone Gap
17pages on Bone Gap
The big questions
Out and about
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Bone Gap; the nearest are
Illinois Eastern Community CollegesCommunity college · Public · Olney20.2 mi$5,260 in-state tuitionVincennes UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Vincennes, IN30.6 mi$7,126 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Bone Gap residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Bone Gap for work
Where Bone Gap’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
0jobs based in Bone Gap
0%of working residents work in town
19 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Bone Gap
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Bone Gap, IL a good place to live?
Bone Gap has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.