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Steeleville, IL

Village in Randolph County, Illinois.

Population

1,855

Land area

1.5sq mi

People per sq mi

1,218

ZIP codes

0

Steeleville and its ZIP codes

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Steeleville at a glance

  • Steeleville is about 5.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $60,313 a year, 28% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,500 (40% below Illinois) and median rent is $769 a month.

Local data for Steeleville, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Steeleville, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$60,313

Poverty rate

22.5%

Median home value

$158,500

Median rent

$769/mo

Homeownership

64.0%

Bachelor's or higher

12.6%

Median age

41.6

Average commute

19.6 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (878), Irish Americans (277), Guatemalan Americans (221).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Steeleville.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.2%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$59,704

11,252 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$51,003

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $7,233 per person

Randolph County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Steeleville, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.4%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.5%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
  • Worked from home1.9%

Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Steeleville, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: earthquake

Storm events since 1996

451

Countywide, mostly hail

Flood insurance policies

130

1.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 22°F

45.6 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Steeleville, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.9%

U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts

Diabetes

13.0%

U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts

Smoking

16.7%

U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

8.5%

U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts

Cities near Steeleville

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PercyVillage2.6 mi1
WillisvilleVillage4.4 mi0.4
CutlerVillage5.5 mi0.5
Campbell HillVillage8.3 mi0.5
SpartaCity9.8 mi11.2
ChesterCity12 mi5.8
RockwoodVillage12 mi0.2
AvaCity12 mi1.1
CoultervilleVillage12 mi0.6
Ellis GroveVillage13 mi0.5
TildenVillage14 mi1
KaskaskiaVillage15 mi0.1
BaldwinVillage16 mi0.7
EvansvilleVillage16 mi0.8
PinckneyvilleCity16 mi4.1
Lithium, MOCensus-designated place17 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Steeleville, IL in?
Steeleville is in Randolph County, Illinois.
What is the population of Steeleville, IL?
About 1,855 people live in Steeleville, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Steeleville?
Nearby places include Percy (2.6 mi), Willisville (4.4 mi), Cutler (5.5 mi), Campbell Hill (8.3 mi), Sparta (9.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023