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Sandoval, IL
Village in Marion County, Illinois.
Population
1,004
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,008
ZIP codes
0
Sandoval and its ZIP codes
Sandoval at a glance
- Sandoval is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $52,841 a year, 37% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $59,100 (78% below Illinois) and median rent is $682 a month.
Local data for Sandoval, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sandoval, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,841
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$59,100
Median rent
$682/mo
Homeownership
73.2%
Bachelor's or higher
5.4%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (231), Irish Americans (51), Mexican Americans (36).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Sandoval.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,566
12,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,847 per person
How people get to work
Sandoval, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.5%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.0%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sandoval, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sandoval, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.2%
U.S. 33.3% +8.9 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
22.8%
U.S. 12.8% +10.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Sandoval
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Junction CityVillage | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| OdinVillage | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| Central CityVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.6 |
| CentraliaCity | 7.1 mi | 8.2 |
| WamacCity | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| HueyVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.2 |
| HoffmanVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 9.2 mi | 7 |
| Walnut HillVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
| PatokaVillage | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| IrvingtonVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| KeyesportVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| VernonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| AlmaVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| CarlyleCity | 14 mi | 3.4 |
| HoyletonVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sandoval, IL in?
- Sandoval is in Marion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sandoval, IL?
- About 1,004 people live in Sandoval, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sandoval?
- Nearby places include Junction City (2.3 mi), Odin (3.5 mi), Central City (4.2 mi), Centralia (7.1 mi), Wamac (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023