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Patoka, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Bond County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
544 Population 486/sq mi density
$62,344 Median Income $30,774 per capita
$77,500 Home Value $127,666 Zillow
$811 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,344 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,500 home value, $811/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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: $127,666
Median Rent
$811/mo
30% below
32.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
527/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
58% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
12% above
13.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr

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
94%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Patoka a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 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 3.4% (6% below 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 $127,666. 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.

Safety & Crime

Patoka reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 527/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 54°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population544
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density486/mi²
Male / Female45% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%

Economy

B+
Median Income$62,344
Per Capita$30,774
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$781M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,500
Rent$811
Ownership82.5%
Zillow$127,666
Housing Units278
Rent Burden32.5%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property527/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary176/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.7 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
16.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.