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Sidell, IL


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Sidell, Illinois

Sidell, Illinois, in Vermilion county, is 26 miles SE of Champaign, Illinois (center to center) and 88 miles W of Indianapolis, Indiana. The village contains a population of approximately 626.

The People and Families of Sidell

In Sidell, about 66% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Sidell, at least compared to other villages of its size.

Unlike most villages, the village has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sidell had a median family income of $39,792. If you never see your neighbor it may be because he or she works from home rather than driving to the office. That's not unusual in Sidell.

Sidell Housing

Sidell has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 84% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the village might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in Sidell the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Sidell, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Sidell Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Sidell Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Sidell Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Sidell, IL

Comparing Sidell 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
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men31
Female Share of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married98
Average Household Size87

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty64
Median Family Income53
People in Middle Class or Better53
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Affordability of Rents46
People Living Alone23
Housing Recently Built22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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