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Sesser, IL


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Sesser, Illinois

Sesser, Illinois, in Franklin county, is 76 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. There are 2,128 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Sesser

In Sesser, about 55% of adults are married. In Sesser, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sesser had a median family income of $33,203.

Sesser Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Sesser that were owner-occupied was 78%. Cheap apartment rents is one thing the city has going for it.

Commuting

In Sesser, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sesser strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)		Top 18%Sesser Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Sesser, IL

Comparing Sesser to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population910
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens88
Age of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Men31
Male Share of the Population21
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better31
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income31
People Above Poverty21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home66
Short Commute Times56
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents89
Seasonal and Vacation Housing710
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built45
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals33
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