Coleta, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 511/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $23,517 per capita
$106,300 Home Value $145,875 Zillow
$790 Median Rent 19.0% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,300 home value, $790/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Coleta, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,286
41% below
$23,517 per capita
Home Value
$106,300
62% below
Zillow: $145,875
Median Rent
$790/mo
32% below
19.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.2%
64% below
91.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
14.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.5%
11% above
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Coleta Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Coleta's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
59%
Home Value
38%
Rent
68%
Poverty
115%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
89%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Coleta a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Coleta residents earn a median household income of $44,286 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,517. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Coleta is $106,300 , 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,875. Median rent is $790/month, with 19.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

12.2% of adults in Coleta hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 91.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Coleta has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population189
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density511/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans10.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$23,517
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty14.3%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,300
Rent$790
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$145,875
Housing Units68
Rent Burden19.0%

Health

Obesity35.5%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain39.3 in/yr
Elevation837 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.2%
High School+91.9%
Graduate+9.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Broadband83.3%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Coleta was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.