Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Viola is a small town in Illinois with a population of 942. Residents earn $67,500 per year, which is 10% below the national average.
Based on current data, Viola receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage, strong internet connectivity. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Viola offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Viola is $67,500, 10% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. 8.1% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Viola is $114,500, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
19.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Viola experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 95.3% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.7% |
| 65% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $67,500 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,915 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $840 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $73,339 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.1% |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 306 |
| County GDP | $590M |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Healthcare | 21 |
| Retail | 32 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,932 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.31% |
| Commute Time | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |
| Census Median | $114,500 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $168,554 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.8% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 92.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,932 |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.31% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 6.2% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 7,042/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 40.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 50.0°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.1 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2053°N, 90.5862°W |
| County FIPS | 17131 |
Winner: Republican by 27.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.3% |
| 43% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,121/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 93.9% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 21 |
| Restaurants | 25 |
| Retail Stores | 32 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 21.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.7% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 9.8% |