What are the schools like in Sigel, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Sigel?

The median household income in Sigel, IL is $85,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Sigel, IL?

Sigel has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sigel, IL affordable or expensive?

Sigel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sigel is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $151,000 and the median rent is $825 per month.

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

Sigel has a violent crime rate of 32.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 110.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sigel, IL a Good Place to Live?

Sigel is a small town of 469 in Illinois, with a median household income of $85,000 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sigel is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sigel 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: 93.7

Sigel's overall cost of living index is 93.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sigel costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Sigel, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$151,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$825	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	86.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$85,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sigel's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.4 /100k

Property Crime

110.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Sigel, 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	19.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sigel sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 42.9 inches of annual precipitation and 14.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sigel, IL
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.9"
Annual Snowfall	14.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sigel, IL	National Avg
Population	469	—
Median Age	32.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Teutopolis, IL 7 mi Neoga, IL 7 mi Montrose, IL 7 mi Stewardson, IL 8 mi Effingham, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Sigel

Sigel, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62462

Sigel vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sigel, IL affordable or expensive?

Sigel's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Sigel roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $151,000 and median rent is $825/month.

What is the crime rate in Sigel, IL?

Sigel's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 110.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sigel?

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

Is Sigel, IL a good place to live?

Sigel, IL has a population of 469, a median household income of $85,000, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 Sigel?

Sigel averages 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.9 inches with about 14.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sigel?

Sigel, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62462.

What is the population of Sigel?

The population of Sigel, Illinois is 469 with a median age of 32.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sigel?

Key numbers for living in Sigel: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $151,000, median household income $85,000, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sigel side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.