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Sesser, IL
City in Franklin County, Illinois.
Population
2,023
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,926
ZIP codes
0
Sesser and its ZIP codes
Sesser at a glance
- Sesser is about 8.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $52,604, 37% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,300 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $726 a month.
Local data for Sesser, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sesser, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,604
Poverty rate
19.6%
Median home value
$82,300
Median rent
$726/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
35.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (321), German Americans (282), Italian Americans (80).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Sesser.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,948
9,002 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,381
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$304M
FY 2026, $8,053 per person
How people get to work
Sesser, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.6%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.7%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 35.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sesser, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
911
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
46.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sesser, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Sesser
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ValierVillage | 4.9 mi | 1.1 |
| North CityVillage | 6.6 mi | 2.2 |
| BucknerVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.9 |
| NasonCity | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| BentonCity | 8.3 mi | 5.5 |
| West CityVillage | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| ChristopherCity | 8.5 mi | 1.6 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| WaltonvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 1.2 |
| InaVillage | 9 mi | 2.4 |
| TamaroaVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| EwingVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| St. JohnsVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| BonnieVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| Du QuoinCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| OrientCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sesser, IL in?
- Sesser is in Franklin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Sesser, IL?
- About 2,023 people live in Sesser, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sesser?
- Nearby places include Valier (4.9 mi), North City (6.6 mi), Buckner (7.6 mi), Nason (7.8 mi), Benton (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023