Illinois
Tonica is a small town in Illinois with a population of 732. Residents earn $80,795 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Tonica receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Tonica stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Tonica is $80,795, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 24 minutes.
The median home value in Tonica is $122,500, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
23.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Tonica experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches, including 28.5 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 90.3% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.7% |
| 28% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $80,795 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $35,112 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,339 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.5% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.75% |
| Commute Time | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |
| Census Median | $122,500 |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $225,040 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 24.6% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.75% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.3% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| COPD | 7.0% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.6% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 89.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.1 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.5 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2159°N, 89.0700°W |
| County FIPS | 17155 |
Winner: Republican by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.8% |
| 29% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 538/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 79.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 68.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 12.6% |