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Tonica, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
732 Population 538/sq mi density
$80,795 Median Income $35,112 per capita
$122,500 Home Value $225,040 Zillow
$839 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 2,087 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,795 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,500 home value, $839/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Tonica, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,795
8% above
$35,112 per capita
Home Value
$122,500
57% below
Zillow: $225,040
Median Rent
$839/mo
28% below
24.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
60/100K
84% below
2,087/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
29% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
5.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
16.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Tonica Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
108%
Home Value
43%
Rent
72%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
86%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tonica a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tonica residents earn a median household income of $80,795 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $35,112. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tonica is $122,500 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $225,040. Median rent is $839/month, with 24.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Tonica reports 60 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,087/100K.

Education

23.8% of adults in Tonica hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tonica has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population732
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density538/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.5%

Economy

A
Median Income$80,795
Per Capita$35,112
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$122,500
Rent$839
Ownership76.7%
Zillow$225,040
Housing Units317
Rent Burden24.6%

Crime

F
Violent60/100K
Property2,087/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking16.0%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation666 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+14.2%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute24 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Tonica was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.