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Sciota, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · McDonough County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
72 Population 232/sq mi density
$117,500 Median Income $43,315 per capita
$103,900 Home Value $118,931 Zillow
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 1,643 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sciota, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$117,500
56% above
$43,315 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
63% below
Zillow: $118,931
Violent Crime
264/100K
31% below
1,643/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.6%
29% above
83.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Sciota Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
156%
Home Value
37%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
129%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
69%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sciota a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sciota residents earn a median household income of $117,500 , which is 56% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,315. 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 550 business establishments, including 73 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sciota is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $118,931. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.

Safety & Crime

Sciota reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,643/100K.

Education

43.6% of adults in Sciota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% above the national average). 83.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sciota has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population72
Median Age60.0 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans56.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$117,500
Per Capita$43,315
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$1,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$931

Housing

A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent
Ownership84.2%
Zillow$118,931
Housing Units45
Rent Burden34.7%

Crime

F
Violent264/100K
Property1,643/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,860/100K

Climate

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

Education

A
Bachelor's+43.6%
High School+83.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute25 min
Broadband38.0%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Sciota was founded in 1867.
The median home in Sciota was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Southeast Iowa Regional (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.488 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.