At a Glance
Median Income
$65,625
$24,580 per capita
Home Value
$88,400
Zillow: $153,818
Median Rent
$1,188/mo
36.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
95.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
15.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
15.1% smoking rate
How Saunemin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Saunemin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Saunemin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Saunemin residents earn a median household income of $65,625 , which is 13% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,580. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Saunemin is $88,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $153,818. Median rent is $1,188/month, with 36.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
10.6% of adults in Saunemin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
95.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Saunemin has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population407
Median Age34.3 yrs
Density1,770/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,625
Per Capita$24,580
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty15.0%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,400
Rent$1,188
Ownership95.2%
Zillow$153,818
Housing Units166
Rent Burden36.3%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain35.5 in/yr
Elevation687 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+95.5%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.4%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Saunemin was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.