At a Glance
Median Income
$43,750
$30,734 per capita
Home Value
$95,000
Zillow: $146,871
Median Rent
$692/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.5%
80.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
24.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.9%
22.2% smoking rate
How Silerton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silerton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silerton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Silerton residents earn a median household income of $43,750 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,734. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 325 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silerton is $95,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $146,871. Median rent is $692/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
34.5% of adults in Silerton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(2% above the national average).
80.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silerton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population70
Median Age57.0 yrs
Density104/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans17.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$43,750
Per Capita$30,734
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty24.0%
County GDP$524M
Avg Weekly Wage$847
Housing
A+
Home Value$95,000
Rent$692
Ownership63.9%
Zillow$146,871
Housing Units41
Rent Burden28.8%
Health
Obesity39.9%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death11,996/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain61.8 in/yr
Elevation421 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.5%
High School+80.0%
Graduate+7.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 82% / D 17%
Commute36 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Silerton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.