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Viola, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
942 Population 1,121/sq mi density
$67,500 Median Income $36,915 per capita
$114,500 Home Value $168,554 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 21.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$67,500 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,500 home value, $692/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Viola, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,500
10% below
$36,915 per capita
Home Value
$114,500
59% below
Zillow: $168,554
Median Rent
$692/mo
40% below
21.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.3%
43% below
91.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
42% above
8.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.1%
16% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Viola Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
90%
Home Value
41%
Rent
60%
Poverty
65%
Bachelor's
57%
Unemployment
142%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Viola a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Viola residents earn a median household income of $67,500 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,915. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Viola is $114,500 , 59% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,554. Median rent is $692/month, with 21.8% 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 1956.

Safety & Crime

Viola reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

19.3% of adults in Viola hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 91.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Viola has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population942
Median Age46.1 yrs
Density1,121/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans12.6%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,500
Per Capita$36,915
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty8.1%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$114,500
Rent$692
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$168,554
Housing Units472
Rent Burden21.8%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary0/100K

Health

Obesity37.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain39.1 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation784 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.3%
High School+91.4%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Viola was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.