What are the schools like in Saunemin, IL?

Saunemin is served primarily by Saunemin CCSD 438. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 7.8:1.

What is the median household income in Saunemin?

The median household income in Saunemin, IL is $65,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Saunemin, IL?

Saunemin has an average high temperature of 32.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.0 inches.

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

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

Saunemin has a violent crime rate of 87.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 507.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Saunemin, IL a Good Place to Live?

Saunemin is a small town of 426 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,625 and a 5.7% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Saunemin stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Saunemin metro area.

Metric	Saunemin, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$84,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	99.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$65,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Saunemin's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.0 /100k

Property Crime

507.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Saunemin is served primarily by Saunemin CCSD 438. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Saunemin, IL	National Avg
School District	Saunemin CCSD 438	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	7.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Saunemin sees average highs of 32.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July, with 35.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Saunemin, IL
Average High — January	32.4°F
Average High — July	84.3°F
Annual Precipitation	35.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.0"

Demographics

Metric	Saunemin, IL	National Avg
Population	426	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.8%	22.2%
65 and over	11.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Emington, IL 6 mi Cullom, IL 7 mi Kempton, IL 9 mi Forrest, IL 10 mi Odell, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Saunemin

Saunemin, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61769

Saunemin vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Saunemin, IL affordable or expensive?

Saunemin has a median home value of $84,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $65,625.

What is the crime rate in Saunemin, IL?

Saunemin's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Saunemin?

Public schools in Saunemin are operated by Saunemin CCSD 438. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 7.8:1. 10.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Saunemin, IL a good place to live?

Saunemin, IL has a population of 426, a median household income of $65,625, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. 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 Saunemin?

Saunemin averages 32.4°F in January and 84.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 35.5 inches with about 14.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Saunemin?

Saunemin, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61769.

What is the population of Saunemin?

The population of Saunemin, Illinois is 426 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Saunemin?

Key numbers for living in Saunemin: median home $84,600, median household income $65,625, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Saunemin side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.