At a Glance
Median Income
$76,250
$34,733 per capita
Home Value
$54,500
Zillow: $179,077
Violent Crime
185/100K
2,814/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.2%
83.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Cecil Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Cecil's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Cecil a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Cecil residents earn a median household income of $76,250 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,733. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 420 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Cecil is $54,500 , 81% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,077. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Cecil reports 185 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 51% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,814/100K.
Education
3.2% of adults in Cecil hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
83.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Cecil has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population156
Median Age47.4 yrs
Density107/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,250
Per Capita$34,733
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$790M
Avg Weekly Wage$962
Housing
A+
Home Value$54,500
Rent
Ownership98.6%
Zillow$179,077
Housing Units85
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
F
Violent185/100K
Property2,814/100K
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death7,074/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation721 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+3.2%
High School+83.2%
Graduate+0.8%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute19 min
Broadband71.0%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Cecil was founded in 1866.
The median home in Cecil was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Fort Wayne International (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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