Seymour, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Piatt County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
333 Population 3,700/sq mi density
$135,500 Home Value $311,291 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Seymour, IL

At a Glance

Home Value
$135,500
52% below
Zillow: $311,291
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
65% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Seymour Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Home Value
48%
Poverty
139%
Bachelor's
35%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Seymour a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Seymour is $135,500 , 52% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $311,291. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.

Education

11.7% of adults in Seymour hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Seymour has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population333
Median Age29.3 yrs
Density3,700/mi²
Male / Female39% / 61%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans13.9%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$29,041
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$719M
Avg Weekly Wage$903

Housing

Home Value$135,500
Rent
Ownership59.6%
Zillow$311,291
Housing Units123
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death6,493/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation700 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute29 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations54
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Seymour was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.2% of the population has a disability.