At a Glance
Median Income
$81,250
$28,941 per capita
Home Value
$178,800
Zillow: $198,049
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
86.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
12.8% smoking rate
How Sammons Point Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sammons Point's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sammons Point a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sammons Point residents earn a median household income of $81,250 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,941. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,200 business establishments, including 248 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sammons Point is $178,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,049. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.
Education
13.5% of adults in Sammons Point hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
86.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 41.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population191
Median Age42.3 yrs
Density103/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born4.2%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$81,250
Per Capita$28,941
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$8,529M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,075
Housing
A+
Home Value$178,800
Rent
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$198,049
Housing Units80
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death10,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain41.7 in/yr
Elevation638 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+86.5%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
Sammons Point was founded in 2006.
The median home in Sammons Point was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Joliet Regional (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
16.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 248 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 14 fatal vehicle crashes.