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Sibley, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Ford County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
218 Population 454/sq mi density
$54,583 Median Income $30,306 per capita
$85,000 Home Value $154,361 Zillow
$1,208 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
150 Violent Crime/100K 1,676 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$54,583 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,000 home value, $1,208/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Sibley, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$54,583
27% below
$30,306 per capita
Home Value
$85,000
70% below
Zillow: $154,361
Median Rent
$1,208/mo
4% above
45.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
150/100K
61% below
1,676/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
77% below
96.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
33% below
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
73%
Home Value
30%
Rent
104%
Poverty
40%
Bachelor's
23%
Unemployment
67%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sibley a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
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 2.4% (33% below 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 $154,361. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sibley reports 150 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,676/100K.

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 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population218
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density454/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$54,583
Per Capita$30,306
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074

Housing

A+
Home Value$85,000
Rent$1,208
Ownership73.3%
Zillow$154,361
Housing Units136
Rent Burden45.0%

Crime

F
Violent150/100K
Property1,676/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,101/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.