Sangamon County, Illinois
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 27% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 8% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 75% of US counties
- top 7% for walkability
- top 10% for amenities nearby
- bottom 1% for violent crime
Sangamon County is a county in Illinois with about 196,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include walkability, amenities nearby, and commute time. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
Official websiteco.sangamon.il.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.0 in2.1 in
muggy 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$72k78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 38% of US counties
Home Value$162k52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$927better than 31% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 35% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.01%better than 4% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden12.47%better than 15% of US counties
Unemployment5.2%better than 41% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)28°F31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation39.3 in41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall20.9 inbetter than 39% of US counties
Sunny Days236 daysbetter than 50% of US counties
Summer Humidity66°Fbetter than 44% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk91.7better than 8% of US counties
Air Quality51 AQIbetter than 13% of US counties
School Quality77.5better than 81% of US counties
Violent Crime3380/100kbetter than 1% of US counties
Property Crime2967/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Community
Population196,12289th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.642nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3459th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9411th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)78.8%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)12.6%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.5%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.2%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 84% of US counties
Walkability10.2/20better than 93% of US counties
Airport Distance80 mibetter than 61% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.0%better than 61% of US counties
Amenities Nearby12.44better than 90% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Sangamon County an affordable place to live?
- Sangamon County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 38% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sangamon County?
- The median home value in Sangamon County is $162k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sangamon County?
- Median household income in Sangamon County is $72k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sangamon County?
- Median gross rent in Sangamon County is $927 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sangamon County safe?
- Sangamon County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 3380/100k (better than 1%). Property crime is 2967/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sangamon County?
- Sangamon County averages 76°F in July and 28°F in January, with 39.3 in of annual precipitation and about 236 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sangamon County?
- Public-school quality in Sangamon County is above average, scoring better than 81% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sangamon County?
- The average one-way commute in Sangamon County is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)