At a Glance
Median Income
$61,250
$28,803 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $113,350
Median Rent
$900/mo
35.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.5% smoking rate
How Sidell Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sidell's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sidell a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sidell residents earn a median household income of $61,250 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,803. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 351 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sidell is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,350. Median rent is $900/month, with 35.0% 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 1938.
Education
9.1% of adults in Sidell hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(73% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sidell has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,803
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$900
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$113,350
Housing Units201
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain40.4 in/yr
Elevation681 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.1%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 23%
Commute34 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Sidell was founded in 1861.
The median home in Sidell was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.