What are the schools like in Secor, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Secor?

The median household income in Secor, IL is $60,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.2%.

What is the weather like in Secor, IL?

Secor has an average high temperature of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Secor, IL affordable or expensive?

Secor's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Secor is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,500 and the median rent is $1,042 per month.

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

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

Is Secor, IL a Good Place to Live?

Secor is a small town of 254 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,625 and a 16.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Secor 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: 88.6

Secor's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Secor costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Secor, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,042	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Secor 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	Secor, 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	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Secor sees average highs of 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Secor, IL
Average High — January	33.2°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	38.2"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Secor, IL	National Avg
Population	254	—
Median Age	48.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.9%	18.9%
Asian	2.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.0%	22.2%
65 and over	20.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Secor

Secor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61771

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Secor, IL affordable or expensive?

Secor's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Secor roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,500 and median rent is $1,042/month.

What is the crime rate in Secor, IL?

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

What are the schools like in Secor?

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

Is Secor, IL a good place to live?

Secor, IL has a population of 254, a median household income of $60,625, and an unemployment rate of 16.2%. 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 Secor?

Secor averages 33.2°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Secor?

Secor, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61771.

What is the population of Secor?

The population of Secor, Illinois is 254 with a median age of 48.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Secor?

Key numbers for living in Secor: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $94,500, median household income $60,625. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Secor side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.