At a Glance
Home Value
$176,100
Zillow: $392,745
Median Rent
$688/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
12.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
19.4% smoking rate
How Silex Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Silex's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Silex a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Silex is $176,100 , 38% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,745. Median rent is $688/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2013.
Education
5.0% of adults in Silex hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Silex has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population383
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,321/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$17,880
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty12.3%
Housing
Home Value$176,100
Rent$688
Ownership78.4%
Zillow$392,745
Housing Units118
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation515 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband95.5%
EV Stations2
Did You Know?
The median home in Silex was built in 2013.
The nearest airport is St Louis Lambert International (45 miles).
16.0% of the population has a disability.