Serena, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · LaSalle County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
195 Population 780/sq mi density
50°F Avg Temperature
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Serena, IL

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
10.9%
68% below
32.8% high school+
Unemployment
10.3%
186% above
50.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
10% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

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)

Poverty
403%
Bachelor's
32%
Unemployment
286%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Serena a Good Place to Live?

D
1.9 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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. Annual precipitation totals 39.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population195
Median Age15.4 yrs
Density780/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$10,280
Unemployment10.3%
Poverty50.0%
County GDP$7,670M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,126

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership50.0%
Zillow$340,087
Housing Units23
Rent Burden27.1%

Health

Obesity35.4%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death8,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.5 in/yr
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%
Broadband100.0%
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.
27.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 328 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.