At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$32,537 per capita
Home Value
$96,900
Zillow: $201,943
Median Rent
$925/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.4%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
16.5%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
16.0% smoking rate
How Secor Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Secor's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Secor a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Secor residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,537. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5% (358% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Secor is $96,900 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,943. Median rent is $925/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 1947.
Education
16.4% of adults in Secor hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 38.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population286
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density986/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans8.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$32,537
Unemployment16.5%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$96,900
Rent$925
Ownership87.7%
Zillow$201,943
Housing Units131
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain38.2 in/yr
Elevation738 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.4%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute28 min
Broadband87.7%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Secor was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.