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Sigel, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Effingham County County
Sigel, IL
At a Glance
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)
Is Sigel a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% 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 $213,243. 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.
Safety & Crime
Sigel reports 412 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,241/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.