SummerfieldIL
Home to 336 people, the town was settled in 1855.
Is Summerfield a good place to live?
9.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Summerfield, below both the Illinois town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Summerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
336 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Summerfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Summerfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Summerfield.
Summerfield has 0.3 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
15% of Summerfield residents live below the poverty line. Employers in Summerfield added 27 jobs between 2013 and 2023, to 44. For Summerfield, the middle household income is $52,000. The top destinations are Lebanon (10%), O'Fallon (9%) and Belleville (9%).
| Summerfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 15% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Summerfield, expect four seasons and hot summers
In July, afternoons reach 88°; in January, nights fall to 23°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Summerfield is
Against the Illinois average, Summerfield comes out ahead on 7 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. 33% of adults in Summerfield sleep under 7 hours; 21% get no exercise outside work. For adults in the town, the share who binge drink is 20%.
| Summerfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 23% | 25% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Summerfield | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.7% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
High risk in Summerfield, with inland flooding at the top
Summerfield’s FEMA hazard score is 60 of 100. 3 flood insurance claims have been paid in the town since 1982. Of the losses FEMA expects in the town, 37% come from inland flooding and 24% from earthquakes. Federal aid has come to Summerfield households in 2 declared disasters; the latest was in 2024.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Summerfield keeps 3% of its land conserved
0.5 miles of trail wind through 1 park or preserve. Parks and preserves in Summerfield: one, of 14 acres.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Summerfield Park | 0.5 mi | 14 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
A home in Summerfield sells for about $205K at the median
In Summerfield, 85% of households own their home. For Summerfield, the median rent is $725 a month.
| Summerfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $725 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 85% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Cahokia and 49 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Summerfield. Close and well known come first.
Big draw18 mi State parkCahokia
Big draw24 mi Stadium & arenaThe Dome at America's Center
24 mi Stadium & arenaBusch Stadium
17 mi LandmarkMonks Mound
23 mi National ParkGateway Arch National Park2.2M visitors a year
25 mi Stadium & arenaEnterprise CenterPhoto credits
Cahokia: Thank You (24 Millions ) views, CC BY 2.0 · The Dome at America's Center: Paul Sableman, CC BY 2.0 · Busch Stadium: Lee Ann Ratledge, CC BY 4.0 · Monks Mound: Skubasteve834, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Gateway Arch National Park: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Enterprise Center: Haaron755, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Everything we know about Summerfield
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Summerfield
About 0 of every 100 Summerfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Summerfield for work
Where Summerfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Summerfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Summerfield, IL a good place to live?
Summerfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.