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Nekoma, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Nekoma is a small town in Illinois with a population of 54. Residents earn $18,563 per year, which is 75% below the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
54 Population 415/sq mi density
$18,563 Median Income $22,965 per capita
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$18,563 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $18,563
75% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population54
Median Age71.4 yrs
Density415/mi²
Male / Female82% / 19%
Largest GroupWhite 82%
Veterans54.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$18,563
Per Capita$22,965
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$2,048M

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation815 ft (248 m)

Education

A+
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
CommuteN/A
Broadband54.0%
Libraries9

Is Nekoma a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Nekoma receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Nekoma stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Nekoma is $18,563, 75% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%.

Education

0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Nekoma experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Nekoma has a population of 54 with a density of 415 people per square mile. The median age is 71.4 years, 84% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (81.5%), with 18.5% Black.

Population

54
Total Population
415
People / sq mi
71.4yrs
Median Age
84% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 81.5%
Female 18.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Nekoma vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Nekoma vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Nekoma is $18,563, which is 75% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income: Nekoma vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$18,563
75% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,965
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare90
Retail148
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Nekoma has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation815 ft (248 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²)
Population Density415/sq mi
Coordinates41.1719°N, 90.1910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 0.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (100% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.5-point margin. 54.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+0.0%
100% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density415/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access54.0%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Nearby Cities

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