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Sammons Point, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Sammons Point is a small town in Illinois with a population of 191. Residents earn $81,250 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
191 Population 103/sq mi density
$81,250 Median Income $28,941 per capita
$178,800 Home Value
$1,348 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,800 home value, $1,348/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,250
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $178,800
37% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.5%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,348
16% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.8%
15% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.9%
47% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 7.8%
37% lower than US avg

How Sammons Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population191
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 89%
Veterans5.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$28,941
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$8,529M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$178,800
Rent$1,348
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%

Health

Obesity36.8%
Uninsured7.9%
Smoking12.8%
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation638 ft (194 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband70.0%
Libraries8

Is Sammons Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sammons Point receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Sammons Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sammons Point is $81,250, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sammons Point is $178,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,348 per month. At just 2.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 86.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Sammons Point experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches, including 20.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sammons Point has a population of 191 with a density of 103 people per square mile. The median age is 42.3 years, 9% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (88.5%).

Population

191
Total Population
103
People / sq mi
42.3yrs
Median Age
9% above US avg
1.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Sammons Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Sammons Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sammons Point is $81,250, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sammons Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,250
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$28,941
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
IRS Avg AGI$67,985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.9%
47% below US avg
Poverty Rate7.8%
37% below US avg
Establishments (County)2,200
County GDP$8,529M

Business (County)

Restaurants248
Healthcare312
Retail343
Manufacturing104

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,321
81% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.54%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.4 min
Drive Alone74.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Sammons Point is $178,800, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,348 (16% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$178,800
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,348
16% above US avg
Rent Burden51.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.4%
Housing Units80
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,321
81% above US avg
Effective Rate3.54%
In Sammons Point, 36.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.9% of residents lack health insurance. 12.8% are current smokers. 22.3% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Sammons Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.8%
15% above US avg
Diabetes9.2%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.8%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.8%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.8%
9% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep37.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate87.0%
Uninsured7.9%
8% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.3%
Dental Visits66.8%
Premature Death10,618/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access83.5%
Healthcare Facilities312
Sammons Point has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.7 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches
10% above US avg
Snowfall20.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation638 ft (194 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density103/sq mi
Coordinates41.0324°N, 87.8583°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17091
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 13.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.8-point margin. 70.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.5%
D 38.7%

Winner: Republican by 20.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.5%
60% below US avg
High School+86.5%
Graduate Degree+2.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density103/sq mi
Total Area1.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access70.0%
Public Libraries8
Healthcare Facilities312
Restaurants248
Retail Stores343

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)14

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.4 min
Drive Alone74.4%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home1.2%

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