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El Dara, IL

Illinois

El Dara is a small town in Illinois with a population of 100. Residents earn $56,667 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
100 Population 99/sq mi density
$56,667 Median Income $16,905 per capita
$71,700 Home Value
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$56,667 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,700 home value
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,667
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $71,700
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.5%
30% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.0%
19% lower than US avg

How El Dara Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population100
Median Age29.0 yrs
Density99/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans57.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,667
Per Capita$16,905
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$825M
Commute40 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,700
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units38
Rent Burden26.1%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F (12°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain40.5 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation738 ft (225 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute40 min
Broadband20.0%
Libraries3

Is El Dara a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, El Dara receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. El Dara offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in El Dara is $56,667, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. 10.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in El Dara is $71,700, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 78.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

El Dara experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches, including 15.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

El Dara has a population of 100 with a density of 99 people per square mile. The median age is 29.0 years, 25% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91%), with 7% Black.

Population

100
Total Population
99
People / sq mi
29.0yrs
Median Age
25% below US avg
1.0mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56%
Female 44%

Race & Ethnicity

El Dara vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

El Dara vs U.S. Average

The median household income in El Dara is $56,667, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 40 minutes.

Income: El Dara vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,667
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$16,905
Avg Weekly Wage$906
IRS Avg AGI$61,901

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.0%
19% below US avg
Establishments (County)411
County GDP$825M

Business (County)

Restaurants32
Healthcare27
Retail47
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,031
15% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.62%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time40.1 min
Drive Alone30.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in El Dara is $71,700, 75% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$71,700
75% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden26.1%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied80.0%
Housing Units38
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,031
15% above US avg
Effective Rate5.62%
El Dara has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.5 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.5 inches
7% above US avg
Snowfall15.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density99/sq mi
Coordinates39.6228°N, 90.9917°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17149
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 23.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (30% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 63.7-point margin. 20.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.1%
D 17.4%

Winner: Republican by 63.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.5%
30% below US avg
High School+78.4%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density99/sq mi
Total Area1.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access20.0%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities27
Restaurants32
Retail Stores47

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)1

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute40.1 min
Drive Alone30.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home10.0%

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