At a Glance
Median Income
$26,417
$6,564 per capita
Home Value
$18,200
Zillow: $226,313
Violent Crime
282/100K
2,341/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
49.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
48.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
28.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Sycamore Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sycamore's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sycamore a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sycamore residents earn a median household income of $26,417 , which is 65% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $6,564. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 48.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 942 business establishments, including 87 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sycamore is $18,200 , 94% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $226,313. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2006.
Safety & Crime
Sycamore reports 282 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 26% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,341/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Sycamore hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
49.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sycamore has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Data Overview
People
Population249
Median Age47.1 yrs
Density84/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans68.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$26,417
Per Capita$6,564
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty48.3%
County GDP$1,335M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
A+
Home Value$18,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$226,313
Housing Units45
Rent Burden26.7%
Crime
F
Violent282/100K
Property2,341/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes15.9%
Smoking28.2%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death13,171/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain49.5 in/yr
AQI45 (Good)
Elevation1,063 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+49.7%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute18 min
Broadband58.0%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Sycamore was built in 2006.
The nearest airport is Grand Lake Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.470 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
35.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.