At a Glance
Violent Crime
81/100K
2,630/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
32.8% high school+
Unemployment
7.9%
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Serena Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Serena's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Serena a Good Place to Live?
F
1.4 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Serena reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,630/100K.
Education
10.9% of adults in Serena hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(68% below the national average).
32.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Serena has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population195
Median Age15.4 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans64.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$10,280
Unemployment7.9%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$322,236
Housing Units23
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property2,630/100K
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,943/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation632 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.9%
High School+32.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Broadband14.0%
Internet Speed66 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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