At a Glance
Median Income
$48,542
$18,988 per capita
Home Value
$196,900
Zillow: $254,593
Median Rent
$935/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.2%
79.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
20.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
23.2% smoking rate
How Ila Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Ila's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Ila a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Ila residents earn a median household income of $48,542 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,988. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 505 business establishments, including 24 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Ila is $196,900 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $254,593. Median rent is $935/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
8.2% of adults in Ila hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(76% below the national average).
79.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Ila has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C).
Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population490
Median Age31.1 yrs
Density636/mi²
Male / Female62% / 38%
Foreign Born1.4%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,542
Per Capita$18,988
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty20.6%
County GDP$885M
Avg Weekly Wage$858
Housing
A
Home Value$196,900
Rent$935
Ownership76.1%
Zillow$254,593
Housing Units158
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking23.2%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp61°F
Rain51.2 in/yr
Elevation820 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.2%
High School+79.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute37 min
Broadband74.2%
Internet Speed94 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Ila was founded in 1910.
The median home in Ila was built in 1985.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Anderson Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.443 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.