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Sciota, IL

Illinois

Sciota is a small town in Illinois with a population of 72. Residents earn $117,500 per year, which is 56% above the national average.

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
72 Population 232/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $43,315 per capita
$103,900 Home Value
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$117,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,900 home value
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $117,500
56% higher than US avg
Home Value $103,900
63% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 43.6%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population72
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,500
Per Capita$43,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,455M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Rent Burden34.7%

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.1 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation758 ft (231 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband38.0%
Libraries4

Is Sciota a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Sciota receives an overall livability score of 4.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Sciota stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Sciota is $117,500, which is significantly higher than the national average — 56% above $75,149. This places Sciota among higher-income communities. 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%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Sciota is $103,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 43.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 83.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Sciota experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Sciota has a population of 72 with a density of 232 people per square mile. The median age is 60.0 years, 54% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

72
Total Population
232
People / sq mi
60.0yrs
Median Age
54% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 59.7%
Female 40.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Sciota vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Sciota vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Sciota is $117,500, which is 56% above 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. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Sciota vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$117,500
56% above US avg
Per Capita Income$43,315
Avg Weekly Wage$931
IRS Avg AGI$62,557

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)550
County GDP$1,455M

Business (County)

Restaurants73
Healthcare66
Retail95
Manufacturing13

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,316
52% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate5.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Sciota is $103,900, 63% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$103,900
63% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden34.7%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied84.2%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1951

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,316
52% above US avg
Effective Rate5.12%
Sciota has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.1 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches
3% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation758 ft (231 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates40.5626°N, 90.7480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17109
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K. 43.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 18.9-point margin. 38.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.5%
D 39.7%

Winner: Republican by 18.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+43.6%
29% above US avg
High School+83.6%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 7Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K
Population Density232/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access38.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities66
Restaurants73
Retail Stores95

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)2

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.7 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Nearby Cities

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