At a Glance
Median Income
$72,500
$32,285 per capita
Home Value
$128,200
Zillow: $160,790
Median Rent
$794/mo
24.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
32.8%
94.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
12.8% smoking rate
How Maroa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Maroa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Maroa a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Maroa residents earn a median household income of $72,500 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,285. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 346 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Maroa is $128,200 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $160,790. Median rent is $794/month, with 24.8% 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 1963.
Education
32.8% of adults in Maroa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% below the national average).
94.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Maroa has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,751
Median Age37.5 yrs
Density995/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born5.1%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,500
Per Capita$32,285
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$1,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,292
Housing
A+
Home Value$128,200
Rent$794
Ownership69.0%
Zillow$160,790
Housing Units766
Rent Burden24.8%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death9,246/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.8 in/yr
Elevation728 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+94.9%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute23 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Maroa was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.