Sawyerville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Macoupin County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
209 Population 211/sq mi density
$46,429 Median Income $31,658 per capita
$89,200 Home Value $67,486 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,429 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,200 home value, $900/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Sawyerville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$46,429
38% below
$31,658 per capita
Home Value
$89,200
68% below
Zillow: $67,486
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
91.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
19% above
4.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Sawyerville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
62%
Home Value
32%
Rent
77%
Poverty
35%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
119%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sawyerville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sawyerville residents earn a median household income of $46,429 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,658. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 887 business establishments, including 88 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sawyerville is $89,200 , 68% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $67,486. Median rent is $900/month, with 22.5% 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 1976.

Education

15.0% of adults in Sawyerville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 91.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sawyerville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population209
Median Age59.1 yrs
Density211/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans19.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$46,429
Per Capita$31,658
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$1,525M
Avg Weekly Wage$898

Housing

A+
Home Value$89,200
Rent$900
Ownership89.6%
Zillow$67,486
Housing Units125
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.6%
Smoking18.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,298/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation617 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+91.3%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 29%
Commute46 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed52 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries9

Did You Know?

The median home in Sawyerville was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
29.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.