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Sesser, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Perry County County
Sesser, IL
At a Glance
How Sesser Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sesser's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sesser a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sesser residents earn a median household income of $52,326 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,779. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 328 business establishments, including 43 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sesser is $79,800 , 72% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,855. Median rent is $703/month, with 28.6% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Sesser reports 1,534 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 304% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 14,724/100K.
Education
14.4% of adults in Sesser hold a bachelor's degree or higher (57% below the national average). 91.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sesser has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.