At a Glance
Median Income
$78,750
$41,216 per capita
Home Value
$123,200
Zillow: $180,977
Bachelor's Degree+
36.0%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
15.9% smoking rate
How Panola Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Panola's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Panola a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Panola residents earn a median household income of $78,750 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,216. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 803 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Panola is $123,200 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $180,977. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Education
36.0% of adults in Panola hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Panola has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population32
Median Age53.5 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female63% / 38%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$78,750
Per Capita$41,216
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,058
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,200
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$180,977
Housing Units18
Rent Burden28.1%
Health
Obesity40.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death5,803/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation732 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.0%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+13.0%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Commute31 min
Broadband52.9%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Panola was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
3.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.