The Town FilesSteeleville, Illinois
Village in Randolph County · population 1,930 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $158,500
- Household income
- $60,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 41.6
Steeleville is a village of 1,930 people in Randolph County, Illinois. The median home is worth $158,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 83% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 78% of Illinois towns.
How Steeleville ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Steeleville is worth $158,500, close to the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $60,313, which is more affordable than 35% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $769 a month. 64.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Steeleville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $158,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $769 | $960 |
| Median household income | $60,313 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Steeleville
| People | Steeleville | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.6% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 22.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.6% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 10.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 19.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 83.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Steeleville
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.6°F. About 45.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 109 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steeleville since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on May 29, 1982 about 1.5 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 32 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 14, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 6, 2003.
Severe weather in Randolph County since 1996
Randolph County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Randolph County
Randolph County had 11,393 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,632 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Steeleville itself the ACS puts it at 3.7%.
Public schools in Steeleville
2 public schools with 420 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steeleville Elem School | PK-8 | 280 | 15.6 |
| Steeleville High School | 9-12 | 140 | 12.7 |
Towns near Steeleville
- Percy, IL2.5 mi · 906 people · home $77,200
- Willisville, IL4.3 mi · 579 people · home $57,300
- Sparta, IL9.8 mi · 4,095 people · home $111,200
- Chester, IL10.7 mi · 6,814 people · home $111,700
- Ava, IL12.3 mi · 553 people · home $90,500
- Coulterville, IL12.6 mi · 834 people · home $82,300
- Tilden, IL14.1 mi · 750 people · home $70,300
- Evansville, IL15.7 mi · 547 people · home $88,200
Steeleville questions
Is Steeleville, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Steeleville scores better for retirees than 78% of Illinois towns and quieter than 50%. 24.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.6).
How much does a house cost in Steeleville?
The median owner-occupied home in Steeleville is valued at $158,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,313, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $769 a month.
What is the weather like in Steeleville?
July highs average 87.7°F and January lows 21.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.6 inches of precipitation a year and 7.3 inches of snow.
Does Steeleville get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Steeleville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on May 29, 1982. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)