At a Glance
Median Income
$55,833
$19,411 per capita
Home Value
$83,000
Zillow: $235,575
Median Rent
$733/mo
37.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.8%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
28.4%
13.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
16.7% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Dana a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 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 28.4% (689% 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 $235,575. 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.
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 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population166
Median Age34.1 yrs
Density755/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$55,833
Per Capita$19,411
Unemployment28.4%
Poverty13.5%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,000
Rent$733
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$235,575
Housing Units57
Rent Burden37.5%
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
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
Broadband88.9%
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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.