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Dana, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Livingston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
166 Population 755/sq mi density
$55,833 Median Income $19,411 per capita
$83,000 Home Value $219,852 Zillow
$733 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$55,833 median income, 17.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,000 home value, $733/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Dana, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,833
26% below
$19,411 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
71% below
Zillow: $219,852
Median Rent
$733/mo
37% below
37.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
658/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
89% below
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
17.1%
375% above
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
19% above
16.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Dana Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
74%
Home Value
29%
Rent
63%
Poverty
109%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
475%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dana a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dana residents earn a median household income of $55,833 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,411. The unemployment rate stands at 17.1% (375% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dana is $83,000 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,852. Median rent is $733/month, with 37.5% 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 1946.

Safety & Crime

Dana reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 658/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

3.8% of adults in Dana hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dana has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population166
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$19,411
Unemployment17.1%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$733
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$219,852
Housing Units57
Rent Burden37.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property658/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary658/100K

Health

Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,425/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain37.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation671 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.8%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute35 min
Broadband54.0%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Dana was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.