What are the schools like in Sims, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Sims?

The median household income in Sims, IL is $46,364 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Sims, IL?

Sims has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.9 inches.

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

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

Sims has a violent crime rate of 148.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 789.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sims, IL a Good Place to Live?

Sims is a small town of 183 in Illinois, with a median household income of $46,364 and a 4.8% unemployment rate.

Strengths: Sims stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Sims 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 Sims metro area.

Metric	Sims, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$41,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,364	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sims'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

Metric	Sims, 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	7.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sims sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 11.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sims, IL
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	11.9"

Demographics

Metric	Sims, IL	National Avg
Population	183	—
Median Age	50.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	9.8%	6.3%
Under 18	10.9%	22.2%
65 and over	23.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Wayne City, IL 3 mi Keenes, IL 6 mi Fairfield, IL 9 mi Jeffersonville, IL 9 mi Belle Prairie City, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Sims

Sims, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62886

Sims vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sims, IL affordable or expensive?

Sims has a median home value of $41,400 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $46,364.

What is the crime rate in Sims, IL?

Sims'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.

What are the schools like in Sims?

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

Is Sims, IL a good place to live?

Sims, IL has a population of 183, a median household income of $46,364, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Sims?

Sims averages 41.1°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 11.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sims?

Sims, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62886.

What is the population of Sims?

The population of Sims, Illinois is 183 with a median age of 50.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sims?

Key numbers for living in Sims: median home $41,400, median household income $46,364, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sims side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.