Steeleville, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Randolph County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,732 Population 1,139/sq mi density
$60,982 Median Income $34,698 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $167,140 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 27.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$60,982 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $775/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Steeleville, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,982
19% below
$34,698 per capita
Home Value
$155,100
45% below
Zillow: $167,140
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
27.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.3%
58% below
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Steeleville Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Steeleville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
81%
Home Value
55%
Rent
67%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
114%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Steeleville a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Steeleville residents earn a median household income of $60,982 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,698. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 596 business establishments, including 76 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Steeleville is $155,100 , 45% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,140. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.4% 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 1971.

Education

14.3% of adults in Steeleville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Steeleville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,732
Median Age47.5 yrs
Density1,139/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born3.4%
Veterans9.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,982
Per Capita$34,698
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,023M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070

Housing

A+
Home Value$155,100
Rent$775
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$167,140
Housing Units893
Rent Burden27.4%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death8,769/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain43.4 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation422 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.3%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+4.7%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 24%
Commute20 min
Broadband87.2%
Internet Speed88 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8

Did You Know?

The median home in Steeleville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Farmington Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.