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Braidwood
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Braidwood, Illinois, is a small, friendly Midwestern city with a rich history rooted in mining, and a charming, tight-knit community spirit. The city features easygoing residential neighborhoods, lakeside escapes, and classic diners for a cozy local experience.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
6,194
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.27°, -88.21°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
72
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$2,030
Local Cost
$1,325
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
984 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
21 Mbps
Latency
12 ms
City Vibrancy
7
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
6
Transport
79
Walk Score
79
Footways
158.0
Airport
JOT
Distance
28 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 83/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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