What are the schools like in Southern View, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Southern View?

The median household income in Southern View, IL is $51,311 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.0%.

What is the weather like in Southern View, IL?

Southern View has an average high temperature of 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Southern View, IL affordable or expensive?

Southern View's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Southern View is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $99,800 and the median rent is $1,206 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Southern View, IL?

Southern View has a violent crime rate of 389.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5519.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Southern View, IL a Good Place to Live?

Southern View is a small town of 1,784 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,311 and a 9.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Southern View is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Southern View 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: 90.5

Southern View's overall cost of living index is 90.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Southern View costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Southern View, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$99,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,206	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,311	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Higher than Average

Southern View's violent crime rate is 389.6 per 100,000 residents — 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

389.6 /100k

Property Crime

5519.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Southern View, 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	19.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Southern View sees average highs of 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 37.4 inches of annual precipitation and 21.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Southern View, IL
Average High — January	35.8°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	37.4"
Annual Snowfall	21.8"

Demographics

Metric	Southern View, IL	National Avg
Population	1,784	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	14.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	7.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.8%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	14.7%	22.2%
65 and over	20.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Jerome, IL 2 mi Leland Grove, IL 2 mi Springfield, IL 3 mi Rochester, IL 5 mi Grandview, IL 5 mi

Southern View vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Southern View, IL affordable or expensive?

Southern View's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Southern View roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $99,800 and median rent is $1,206/month.

What is the crime rate in Southern View, IL?

Southern View's violent crime rate is 389.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5519.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Southern View?

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

Is Southern View, IL a good place to live?

Southern View, IL has a population of 1,784, a median household income of $51,311, and an unemployment rate of 9.0%. 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 Southern View?

Southern View averages 35.8°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.4 inches with about 21.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Southern View?

The population of Southern View, Illinois is 1,784 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Southern View?

Key numbers for living in Southern View: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $99,800, median household income $51,311, crime index 167 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Southern View side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.