What are the schools like in Cisco, IL?

School district data for Cisco is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Cisco?

The median household income in Cisco, IL is $53,906 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.8%.

What is the weather like in Cisco, IL?

Cisco has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.7 inches.

Cisco, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Cisco, IL affordable or expensive?

Cisco's cost of living index is 91, where 100 represents the national average. This means Cisco is 9% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $103,800 and the median rent is $858 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Cisco, IL?

Crime rate data for Cisco is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Cisco, IL a Good Place to Live?

Cisco is a small town of 277 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,906 and a 10.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is 9% below the national average.

Strengths: Cisco stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cisco is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Cisco city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 90.8

Cisco's overall cost of living index is 90.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Cisco costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.

Metric	Cisco, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$103,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$858	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,906	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Crime data for Cisco is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Cisco, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	12.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Cisco sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July, with 38.5 inches of annual precipitation and 20.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Cisco, IL
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	85.8°F
Annual Precipitation	38.5"
Annual Snowfall	20.7"

Demographics

Metric	Cisco, IL	National Avg
Population	277	—
Median Age	41.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	16.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Argenta, IL 5 mi Weldon, IL 8 mi Monticello, IL 8 mi Cerro Gordo, IL 8 mi De Land, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Cisco

Cisco, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61830

Cisco vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cisco, IL affordable or expensive?

Cisco's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average. That makes Cisco roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $103,800 and median rent is $858/month.

What is the crime rate in Cisco, IL?

Crime data for Cisco is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Cisco?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Cisco, IL a good place to live?

Cisco, IL has a population of 277, a median household income of $53,906, and an unemployment rate of 10.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Cisco?

Cisco averages 34.7°F in January and 85.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.5 inches with about 20.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Cisco?

Cisco, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61830.

What is the population of Cisco?

The population of Cisco, Illinois is 277 with a median age of 41.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Cisco?

Key numbers for living in Cisco: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $103,800, median household income $53,906, crime index 2 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cisco side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.