At a Glance
Median Income
$84,861
$28,376 per capita
Home Value
$161,500
Zillow: $216,162
Median Rent
$663/mo
15.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.8%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
15.1% smoking rate
How Sigel Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sigel's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sigel a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sigel residents earn a median household income of $84,861 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,376. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,237 business establishments, including 125 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sigel is $161,500 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,162. Median rent is $663/month, with 15.6% 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 1963.
Education
17.8% of adults in Sigel hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sigel has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population476
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans18.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,861
Per Capita$28,376
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$3,084M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,020
Housing
A+
Home Value$161,500
Rent$663
Ownership87.1%
Zillow$216,162
Housing Units164
Rent Burden15.6%
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death6,573/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.8%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute19 min
Broadband92.5%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sigel was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (57 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.5% of the population has a disability.
There are 125 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.