Dongola, IL

Dongola, Illinois

Dongola, Illinois, in Union county, is 97 miles SW of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 106 miles SE of St. Louis, Missouri. About 806 people people live in Dongola.

The People and Families of Dongola

In Dongola, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Dongola had a median family income of $32,115.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Dongola.

Dongola Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Dongola, about 70% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the village is one place with an advantage over most places in Illinois. Dongola isn't one of those high-end villages with high property taxes.

Commuting

In Dongola, 97% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Dongola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. State)	Top 8%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Dongola, IL

Comparing Dongola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Male Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Dongola Almanac

Dongola Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Dongola Public Libraries

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Dongola Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Dongola residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Dongola, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Dongola High Schools (2004)

DONGOLA HIGH SCHOOL
R R 1 BOX 190
618-827-3524
A Title I school.
Serves 92 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Dongola Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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