Illinois
Sidell is a small town in Illinois with a population of 447. Residents earn $61,250 per year, which is 18% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sidell receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Sidell offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sidell is $61,250, 18% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Sidell is $73,600, 74% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $900 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sidell is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
9.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Sidell experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches, including 23.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.3% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.7% |
| 72% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $61,250 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,803 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,055 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $63,188 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 351 |
| County GDP | $1,039M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 31 |
| Retail | 45 |
| Manufacturing | 16 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.15% |
| Commute Time | 34.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |
| Census Median | $73,600 |
| 74% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $106,473 |
| Census Median Rent | $900 |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 35.0% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,788 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.15% |
| Obesity | 40.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.8% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.8% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 11,162/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 40.4 inches |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 23.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 681 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9097°N, 87.8236°W |
| County FIPS | 17045 |
Winner: Republican by 52.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 9.1% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.9 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| Public Libraries | 3 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 31 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 45 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 34.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 94.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 1.4% |