Illinois
Sesser is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,919. Residents earn $52,326 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sesser receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Sesser offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sesser is $52,326, 30% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. 11.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Sesser is $79,800, 72% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $703 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.
14.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sesser experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.2% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.8% |
| 64% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,326 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $26,779 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $968 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $60,281 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 328 |
| County GDP | $873M |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Healthcare | 48 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 18 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,138 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.19% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
| Census Median | $79,800 |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $113,855 |
| Census Median Rent | $703 |
| 40% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 75.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,138 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.19% |
| Obesity | 40.7% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.4% |
| Heart Disease | 6.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.8% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.4% |
| Depression | 25.2% |
| Mental Distress | 20.0% |
| Physical Distress | 14.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 9,279/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.2 inches |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 11.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 480 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0903°N, 89.0508°W |
| County FIPS | 17145 |
Winner: Republican by 52 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.4% |
| 57% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 7 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K |
| Population Density | 1,828/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 48 |
| Restaurants | 43 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |