Steeleville is a small town of 1,757 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,154
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Steeleville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Steeleville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Steeleville 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: 93.1
Steeleville's overall cost of living index is 93.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Steeleville costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Steeleville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$153,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$756
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,154
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Steeleville's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
34.6 /100k
Property Crime
308.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Steeleville is served primarily by Steeleville CUSD 138.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Steeleville, IL
National Avg
School District
Steeleville CUSD 138
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
88.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Steeleville sees average highs of 40.1°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Steeleville's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Steeleville roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $153,000 and median rent is $756/month.
Steeleville's violent crime rate is 34.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 308.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Steeleville are operated by Steeleville CUSD 138.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.4:1. 12.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Steeleville, IL has a population of 1,757, a median household income of $51,154, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Steeleville averages 40.1°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches
with about 7.3 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Steeleville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62288.
The population of Steeleville, Illinois is 1,757 with a median age of 45.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Steeleville: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $153,000, median household income $51,154, crime index 11 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Steeleville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.