What are the schools like in Summerfield, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Summerfield?

The median household income in Summerfield, IL is $51,250 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

What is the weather like in Summerfield, IL?

Summerfield has an average high temperature of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Summerfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Summerfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Summerfield is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $70,600 and the median rent is $864 per month.

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

Summerfield has a violent crime rate of 159.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 765.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Summerfield, IL a Good Place to Live?

Summerfield is a small town of 408 in Illinois, with a median household income of $51,250 and a 8.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Summerfield 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 Summerfield is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Summerfield 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: 96.3

Summerfield's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Summerfield costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Summerfield, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$864	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	77.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,250	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Summerfield's violent crime rate is 159.8 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

159.8 /100k

Property Crime

765.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Summerfield, 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	14.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	80.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Summerfield sees average highs of 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July, with 43.4 inches of annual precipitation and 11.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Summerfield, IL
Average High — January	42.9°F
Average High — July	90.2°F
Annual Precipitation	43.4"
Annual Snowfall	11.2"

Demographics

Metric	Summerfield, IL	National Avg
Population	408	—
Median Age	48.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	10.0%	22.2%
65 and over	17.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lebanon, IL 3 mi Trenton, IL 4 mi New Baden, IL 5 mi Mascoutah, IL 6 mi Scott AFB, IL 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Summerfield

Summerfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62289

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Summerfield, IL affordable or expensive?

Summerfield's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Summerfield roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $70,600 and median rent is $864/month.

What is the crime rate in Summerfield, IL?

Summerfield's violent crime rate is 159.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 765.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Summerfield?

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

Is Summerfield, IL a good place to live?

Summerfield, IL has a population of 408, a median household income of $51,250, and an unemployment rate of 8.7%. 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 Summerfield?

Summerfield averages 42.9°F in January and 90.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.4 inches with about 11.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Summerfield?

Summerfield, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62289.

What is the population of Summerfield?

The population of Summerfield, Illinois is 408 with a median age of 48.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Summerfield?

Key numbers for living in Summerfield: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $70,600, median household income $51,250, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Summerfield side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.