Pana, IL

Illinois

Pana is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,277. Residents earn $45,083 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
5,277 Population 1,367/sq mi density
$45,083 Median Income $30,611 per capita
$82,000 Home Value $103,979 Zillow
$670 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,946 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$45,083 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,000 home value, $670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K (54% below avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $45,083
40% lower than US avg
Home Value $82,000
71% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 175/100K
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.3%
55% lower than US avg
Median Rent $670
42% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.1%
25% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.5%
3% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.9%
69% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,277
Median Age45.0 yrs
Density1,367/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$45,083
Per Capita$30,611
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$1,970M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,000
Rent$670
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$103,979

Crime

F
Violent175/100K
Property1,946/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault158/100K
Burglary491/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.9%
Heart Disease6.5%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation688 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.3%
High School+88.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute21 min
Libraries5

Is Pana a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Pana receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Pana offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Pana is $45,083, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Pana is $82,000, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $670 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Pana is below the national average at 175 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,946 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Pana experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches, including 14.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Pana has a population of 5,277 with a density of 1,367 people per square mile. The median age is 45.0 years, 16% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (93.1%), with 1.9% Black.

Population

5,277
Total Population
1,367
People / sq mi
45.0yrs
Median Age
16% above US avg
3.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Pana vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.3%
26% above US avg
Spanish0.7%
95% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Pana vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Pana is $45,083, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Pana vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$45,083
40% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,611
Avg Weekly Wage$982
IRS Avg AGI$68,828

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.5%
3% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.9%
69% below US avg
Establishments (County)706
County GDP$1,970M

Business (County)

Restaurants80
Healthcare58
Retail114
Manufacturing25

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.00%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Pana is $82,000, 71% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $670 (42% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $103,979.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$82,000
71% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$103,979
Median List Price$54,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$54,900
$/Sq Ft$64
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio86.5%
Price Drops13.3%
Inventory15

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$670
42% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,100
17% above US avg
Effective Rate5.00%
In Pana, 40.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.9% report depression. 27.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Pana vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.1%
25% above US avg
Diabetes11.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
High Blood Pressure34.0%
Asthma11.4%
COPD9.2%
Stroke3.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking19.5%
Physical Inactivity27.8%
Depression25.9%
Mental Distress21.0%
Physical Distress15.4%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.9%
Checkup Rate74.7%
Premature Death8,451/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access65.9%
Healthcare Facilities58
Pana has a violent crime rate of 175 per 100,000 residents, 54% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,946 per 100,000 (1% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Pana vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent175.3/100K
54% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery17.5/100K
Assault157.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,946.0/100K
1% below US avg
Burglary490.9/100K
Theft1,332.4/100K
Vehicle Theft122.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Pana has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average53.6°F
1% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches
11% above US avg
Snowfall14.5 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation688 ft (210 m)
Area3.9 sq mi (10.0 km²)
Population Density1,367/sq mi
Coordinates39.3946°N, 89.0908°W
County FIPS17021
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 46.7-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 25.9%

Winner: Republican by 46.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.3%
55% below US avg
High School+88.5%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density1,367/sq mi
Total Area3.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities58
Restaurants80
Retail Stores114

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.5 min
Work from Home10.0%

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