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Secor, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Secor is a small town in Illinois with a population of 286. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
286 Population 986/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $32,537 per capita
$96,900 Home Value $197,568 Zillow
$925 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, $925/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $96,900
66% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.4%
51% lower than US avg
Median Rent $925
20% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.0%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.4%
65% lower than US avg

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

People

Population286
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,783M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$925
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$197,568
Housing Units131
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity40.0%
Uninsured8.1%
Smoking16.0%
Depression24.1%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp52°F (11°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.5 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Libraries9

Is Secor a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Secor receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Secor offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Secor is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Only 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Secor is $96,900, 66% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $925 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Secor experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°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 37.5 inches, including 22.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Secor has a population of 286 with a density of 986 people per square mile. The median age is 47.0 years, 21% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 2.4% Hispanic.

Population

286
Total Population
986
People / sq mi
47.0yrs
Median Age
21% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51%
Female 49%

Race & Ethnicity

Secor vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.1%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.9%
78% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Secor vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Secor is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Secor vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,537
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
IRS Avg AGI$97,599

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg
Poverty Rate4.4%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)803
County GDP$1,783M

Business (County)

Restaurants56
Healthcare42
Retail100
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,738
93% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.95%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Secor is $96,900, 66% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $925 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $197,568.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$96,900
66% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$197,568

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$925
20% below US avg
Rent Burden22.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied87.7%
Housing Units131
Median Year Built1947

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,738
93% above US avg
Effective Rate6.95%
In Secor, 40.0% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.1% of residents lack health insurance. 16.0% are current smokers. 24.1% report depression. 22.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Secor vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.0%
25% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure32.2%
Asthma10.6%
COPD7.2%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.0%
14% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity22.9%
Depression24.1%
Mental Distress18.9%
Physical Distress13.2%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.2%
Uninsured8.1%
6% below US avg
Primary Care1:2,249
Dentists1:5,447
Mental Health1:2,252
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits60.9%
Premature Death5,803/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.9/10
Exercise Access74.8%
Healthcare Facilities42
Secor 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 is 37.5 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average52.1°F
4% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall22.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density986/sq mi
Coordinates40.7418°N, 89.1350°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17203
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (51% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 42.1-point margin. 87.7% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.3%
D 28.2%

Winner: Republican by 42.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.4%
51% below US avg
High School+96.8%
Graduate Degree+5.1%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density986/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access87.7%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities42
Restaurants56
Retail Stores100

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Drive Alone73.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.0%

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