What are the schools like in Strasburg, IL?

Strasburg is served primarily by Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Strasburg?

The median household income in Strasburg, IL is $66,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Strasburg, IL?

Strasburg has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 13.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Strasburg, IL affordable or expensive?

Strasburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Strasburg is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $94,800 and the median rent is $917 per month.

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

Strasburg 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 Strasburg, IL a Good Place to Live?

Strasburg is a small town of 535 in Illinois, with a median household income of $66,250 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Strasburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Strasburg 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: 92.3

Strasburg's overall cost of living index is 92.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Strasburg costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Strasburg, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$94,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$917	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$66,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Strasburg'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

Strasburg is served primarily by Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Strasburg, IL	National Avg
School District	Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Strasburg sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 41.9 inches of annual precipitation and 13.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Strasburg, IL
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	41.9"
Annual Snowfall	13.7"

Demographics

Metric	Strasburg, IL	National Avg
Population	535	—
Median Age	35.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Stewardson, IL 6 mi Windsor, IL 6 mi Neoga, IL 9 mi Gays, IL 10 mi Shelbyville, IL 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Strasburg

Strasburg, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62465

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Strasburg, IL affordable or expensive?

Strasburg's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Strasburg roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $94,800 and median rent is $917/month.

What is the crime rate in Strasburg, IL?

Strasburg'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 Strasburg?

Public schools in Strasburg are operated by Stewardson-Strasburg CUD 5A. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Strasburg, IL a good place to live?

Strasburg, IL has a population of 535, a median household income of $66,250, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 Strasburg?

Strasburg averages 36.6°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.9 inches with about 13.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Strasburg?

Strasburg, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62465.

What is the population of Strasburg?

The population of Strasburg, Illinois is 535 with a median age of 35.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Strasburg?

Key numbers for living in Strasburg: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $94,800, median household income $66,250, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Strasburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.