At a Glance
Median Income
$54,583
$30,306 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
Zillow: $157,866
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.7%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
16.8% smoking rate
How Sibley Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sibley's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sibley residents earn a median household income of $54,583 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,306. The unemployment rate stands at 4.7% (31% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sibley is $85,000 , 70% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $157,866. Median rent is $1,208/month, with 45.0% 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 1953.
Education
7.8% of adults in Sibley hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sibley has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population218
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans4.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$30,306
Unemployment4.7%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$1,208
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$157,866
Housing Units136
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.7 in/yr
Elevation817 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+96.8%
Graduate+2.5%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute22 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Sibley was founded in 1877.
The median home in Sibley was built in 1953.
21.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.