Dongola, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Union County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
576 Population 528/sq mi density
$35,250 Median Income $27,585 per capita
$67,500 Home Value $137,950 Zillow
$440 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,250 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,500 home value, $440/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Dongola, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,250
53% below
$27,585 per capita
Home Value
$67,500
76% below
Zillow: $137,950
Median Rent
$440/mo
62% below
30.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
78.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.0%
21% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Dongola Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
47%
Home Value
24%
Rent
38%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
136%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Dongola a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Dongola residents earn a median household income of $35,250 , which is 53% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,585. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 329 business establishments, including 41 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Dongola is $67,500 , 76% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $137,950. Median rent is $440/month, with 30.0% 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 1972.

Education

9.3% of adults in Dongola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 78.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Dongola has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population576
Median Age39.1 yrs
Density528/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born5.2%
Veterans6.1%

Economy

B
Median Income$35,250
Per Capita$27,585
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$533M
Avg Weekly Wage$870

Housing

A+
Home Value$67,500
Rent$440
Ownership59.4%
Zillow$137,950
Housing Units320
Rent Burden30.0%

Health

Obesity39.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,018/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain51.1 in/yr
Elevation459 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+78.1%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute27 min
Broadband57.3%
Internet Speed43 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Dongola was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.