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Bureau Junction, IL

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Population
279
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
529 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$54,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,714/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$56,538
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Bureau Junction, often called simply Bureau, is a quiet village tucked into north-central Illinois near the Illinois River. Home to fewer than 300 residents, it offers a peaceful, close-knit rural lifestyle where life moves at a relaxed pace. The historic depot still stands as a nod to its days as a busy Rock Island railroad junction, while the surrounding creeks and nearby waterways give nature lovers plenty of space to explore.

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Rural FitA+97.5ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.1ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA95.3rating

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