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Patoka, Illinois

Patoka, Illinois, in Marion county, is 64 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 633.

The People and Families of Patoka

In Patoka, about 55% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Patoka had a median family income of $33,917.

Patoka Housing

About 82% of housing units in Patoka are owner-occupied. Typical rents in the village are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in Patoka benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.

Commuting

In Patoka, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyPatoka Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 13%Patoka Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Patoka, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens78
Age of the Population67
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Well-Paid Single Men32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better32
Median Family Income31
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times46
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
People Living Alone67
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
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