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Viola, IL


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Viola, Illinois

Viola, Illinois, in Mercer county, is 22 miles S of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 158 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village contains a population of approximately 956.

The People and Families of Viola

In Viola, about 65% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Viola had a median family income of $47,159.

Viola Housing

Viola has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 80% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Viola, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Viola Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Viola, IL

Comparing Viola 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
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population67
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Senior Citizens56
Male Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better85
Median Family Income85
People Above Poverty75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work99
Working at Home89
Public Transportation Use53
Short Commute Times34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents78
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals44
People Living Alone44
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing35
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