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Southern View, IL
Village in Sangamon County, Illinois.
Population
1,751
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
2,612
ZIP codes
0
Southern View and its ZIP codes
Southern View at a glance
- Southern View is about 11 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,270, 31% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,300 (60% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,240 a month.
Local data for Southern View, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Southern View, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,270
Poverty rate
14.9%
Median home value
$105,300
Median rent
$1,240/mo
Homeownership
64.2%
Bachelor's or higher
20.8%
Median age
41.7
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (326), Irish Americans (293), Italian Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sangamon County. PPP loans are for Southern View.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,668
130,936 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$63,581
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $16,718 per person
How people get to work
Southern View, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.6%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Southern View, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
947
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Southern View, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
Cities near Southern View
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JeromeVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Leland GroveCity | 2.3 mi | 0.6 |
| SpringfieldCity | 2.9 mi | 61.3 |
| GrandviewVillage | 4.8 mi | 0.3 |
| ChathamVillage | 6 mi | 7.4 |
| RochesterVillage | 6.4 mi | 2.7 |
| CurranVillage | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| RivertonVillage | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| ShermanVillage | 9.8 mi | 3.1 |
| SpauldingVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.8 |
| PawneeVillage | 12 mi | 1.3 |
| LoamiVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| DivernonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DawsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| CantrallVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| BerlinVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Southern View, IL in?
- Southern View is in Sangamon County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Southern View, IL?
- About 1,751 people live in Southern View, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Southern View?
- Nearby places include Jerome (1.6 mi), Leland Grove (2.3 mi), Springfield (2.9 mi), Grandview (4.8 mi), Chatham (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023