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Victoria, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Victoria is a small town in Illinois with a population of 255. Residents earn $56,250 per year, which is 25% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
255 Population 567/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $27,911 per capita
$83,300 Home Value
$786 Median Rent 42.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,300 home value, $786/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,250
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $83,300
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 16.9%
50% lower than US avg
Median Rent $786
32% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.2%
10% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.5%
56% lower than US avg

How Victoria Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population255
Median Age35.1 yrs
Density567/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$56,250
Per Capita$27,911
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.5%
County GDP$2,048M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$83,300
Rent$786
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units135
Rent Burden42.5%

Health

Obesity35.2%
Uninsured6.5%
Smoking12.9%
Depression22.5%
Heart Disease4.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation803 ft (245 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute30 min
Broadband82.4%
Libraries9

Is Victoria a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Victoria receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Victoria offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Victoria is $56,250, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Victoria is $83,300, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $786 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.

Education

16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Victoria experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Victoria has a population of 255 with a density of 567 people per square mile. The median age is 35.1 years, 10% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

255
Total Population
567
People / sq mi
35.1yrs
Median Age
10% below US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Victoria vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.3%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.7%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Victoria vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Victoria is $56,250, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Victoria vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,250
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,911
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.5%
56% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare90
Retail148
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.8 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Victoria is $83,300, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $786 (32% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$83,300
70% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$786
32% below US avg
Rent Burden42.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.2%
Housing Units135
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Rate6.89%
In Victoria, 35.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.5% of residents lack health insurance. 12.9% are current smokers. 22.5% report depression. 19.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Victoria vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.2%
10% above US avg
Diabetes8.2%
Heart Disease4.9%
High Blood Pressure28.7%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.6%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.9%
8% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.1%
Physical Inactivity19.5%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress17.2%
Physical Distress11.3%
Short Sleep34.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Uninsured6.5%
24% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits69.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities90
Victoria has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation803 ft (245 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density567/sq mi
Coordinates41.0336°N, 90.0873°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.5-point margin. 82.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+16.9%
50% below US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+3.7%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density567/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.4%
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.8 min
Drive Alone94.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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