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Sailor Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Clay County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
80 Population 308/sq mi density
$76,146 Median Income $30,314 per capita
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,351 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$76,146 median income, 8.8% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sailor Springs, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,146
1% above
$30,314 per capita
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
2,351/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
96% below
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.8%
144% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.8%
33% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Sailor Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sailor Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
101%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
4%
Unemployment
244%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sailor Springs a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sailor Springs residents earn a median household income of $76,146 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,314. The unemployment rate stands at 8.8% (144% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 314 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

Sailor Springs reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,351/100K.

Education

1.4% of adults in Sailor Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (96% below the national average). 95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sailor Springs has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population80
Median Age53.3 yrs
Density308/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans75.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,146
Per Capita$30,314
Unemployment8.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$699M
Avg Weekly Wage$977

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$106,309
Housing Units47
Rent Burden19.5%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property2,351/100K

Health

Obesity42.8%
Diabetes11.7%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death8,233/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation449 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+1.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute23 min
Broadband33.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sailor Springs was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.