Cisne is a small town of 545 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,389
and a 7.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Cisne stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Cisne is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Cisne 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: 88.5
Cisne's overall cost of living index is 88.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Cisne costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Cisne, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$76,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$661
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
83.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,389
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Cisne's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents
— 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
148.0 /100k
Property Crime
789.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Cisne is served primarily by North Wayne CUSD 200.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Cisne, IL
National Avg
School District
North Wayne CUSD 200
—
Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Cisne sees average highs of 41.1°F in January
and 89.6°F in July,
with 47.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Cisne's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Cisne roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $76,000 and median rent is $661/month.
Cisne's violent crime rate is 148.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 789.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Cisne are operated by North Wayne CUSD 200.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.6:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Cisne, IL has a population of 545, a median household income of $46,389, and an unemployment rate of 7.1%.
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.
Cisne averages 41.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 47.0 inches
with about 11.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Cisne, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62823.
The population of Cisne, Illinois is 545 with a median age of 47.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Cisne: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $76,000, median household income $46,389, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Cisne side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.