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Sublette, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
374 Population 935/sq mi density
$53,875 Median Income $35,304 per capita
$132,800 Home Value $201,613 Zillow
$635 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 282 sunny days/yr
253 Violent Crime/100K 760 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$53,875 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$132,800 home value, $635/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
253 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Sublette, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,875
28% below
$35,304 per capita
Home Value
$132,800
53% below
Zillow: $201,613
Median Rent
$635/mo
45% below
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
253/100K
33% below
760/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.7%
36% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
47% below
3.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
282 sunny days/yr

How Sublette Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
72%
Home Value
47%
Rent
55%
Poverty
31%
Bachelor's
64%
Unemployment
53%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sublette a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sublette residents earn a median household income of $53,875 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,304. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sublette is $132,800 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,613. Median rent is $635/month, with 31.1% 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 1966.

Safety & Crime

Sublette reports 253 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 760/100K.

Education

21.7% of adults in Sublette hold a bachelor's degree or higher (36% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sublette has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 282 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population374
Median Age41.1 yrs
Density935/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$53,875
Per Capita$35,304
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.8%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$132,800
Rent$635
Ownership64.2%
Zillow$201,613
Housing Units198
Rent Burden31.1%

Crime

F
Violent253/100K
Property760/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days282/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation923 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+21.7%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+5.2%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband76.4%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Sublette was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.