Sims, IL
Living in Sims
Bikeability
11
Walkability
3
Commute
18
Public Transit
23
Affordability
100
Public Safety
94
Airports
3
Hospitals
51
Colleges
41
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
19
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
148
Population
-87 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-2 (2010–19)
3%
College-Educated
+3% (2010–19)
60%
Family Households
-21% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years14%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian7%
Caucasian93%
Education
Less than high school23%
High school graduate42%
Some College32%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone12%
Economy
$45k
Median Household Income
+$7k (2010–19)
89%
Above Poverty
+2% (2010–19)
37 mi
Average Commute
88%
Lived Here Last Year
-6% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K35%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Private sector94%
Self-employed2%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance16%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts13%
Sales and office5%
Service44%
Commute
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation2%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$50k
Median Home Value
+$21k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
-
Median Monthly Rent
67%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, detached56%
Mobile home44%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later6%
Built 2000 to 20091%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 19594%
Built 1940 to 194916%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K50%
$50K to $99K37%
$100K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K2%
$300K to $399K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity12%
LP gas29%
Utility gas57%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Sims
United States45
Illinois50
Wayne County13
Property Crime in Sims
United States48
Illinois43
Wayne County9
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (24%)(73%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton12%
Donald Trump85%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30 | 3 | 3 |
| Feb | 35 | 3 | 4 |
| Mar | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 55 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 34 | 3 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sims
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding40
Tornado17
Blizzard2
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Sims, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Sims, IL
Orchardville Mennonite School
7 miles, NW
Victory Christian Academy
21 miles, W
Ewing Mennonite School
24 miles, SW
Trinity Lutheran School
33 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Sims, IL
University of Southern Indiana
54 miles, SE
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
58 miles, SW
Greenville University
60 miles, NW
University of Evansville
61 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Sims, IL
Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1
9 miles, E
Hamilton Memorial Hospital
19 miles, S
Ssm Health-Good Samaritan Hospital
22 miles, W
Crossroads Community Hospital
22 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Sims, IL
Evansville Regional Airport
59 miles, E
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
71 miles, W
Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport
86 miles, SE
Barkley Regional Airport
91 miles, S