At a Glance
Median Income
$78,611
$40,371 per capita
Home Value
$158,200
Zillow: $259,704
Median Rent
$942/mo
24.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
743/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.8%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
11.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Towanda Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Towanda's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Towanda a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Towanda residents earn a median household income of $78,611 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,371. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,357 business establishments, including 404 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Towanda is $158,200 , 44% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $259,704. Median rent is $942/month, with 24.2% 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 1953.
Safety & Crime
Towanda reports 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 743/100K.
Education
28.8% of adults in Towanda hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% below the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Towanda has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population356
Median Age45.5 yrs
Density481/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$78,611
Per Capita$40,371
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$16,910M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,273
Housing
A+
Home Value$158,200
Rent$942
Ownership87.6%
Zillow$259,704
Housing Units204
Rent Burden24.2%
Crime
F
Violent53/100K
Property743/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking11.0%
Heart Disease4.5%
Premature Death6,618/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation780 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+28.8%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute22 min
Broadband94.1%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations30
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Towanda was founded in 1875.
The median home in Towanda was built in 1953.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 404 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
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