Patoka, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
544 Population 486/sq mi density
$62,344 Median Income $30,774 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $129,280 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$62,344 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $811/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Patoka, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$62,344
17% below
$30,774 per capita
Home Value
$77,500
73% below
Zillow: $129,280
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
32.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Patoka Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Patoka's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
83%
Home Value
27%
Rent
70%
Poverty
75%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patoka a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Patoka residents earn a median household income of $62,344 , which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,774. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 320 business establishments, including 31 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Patoka is $77,500 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $129,280. Median rent is $811/month, with 32.5% 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 1965.

Education

14.1% of adults in Patoka hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Patoka has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born0.2%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,344
Per Capita$30,774
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$811
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$129,280
Housing Units278
Rent Burden32.5%

Health

Obesity35.9%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,670/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation506 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Patoka was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.