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Sidell, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Edgar County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
447 Population 481/sq mi density
$61,250 Median Income $28,803 per capita
$73,600 Home Value $106,473 Zillow
$900 Median Rent 35.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$61,250 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,600 home value, $900/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sidell, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,250
18% below
$28,803 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
74% below
Zillow: $106,473
Median Rent
$900/mo
23% below
35.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
175/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.1%
73% below
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
69% below
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
82%
Home Value
26%
Rent
77%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
27%
Unemployment
31%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sidell a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 1.1% (69% 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 $106,473. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sidell reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 175/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population447
Median Age54.7 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,250
Per Capita$28,803
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$1,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,055

Housing

A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$900
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$106,473
Housing Units201
Rent Burden35.0%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property175/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death11,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain40.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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
Broadband88.7%
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.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.