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Wenona, IL


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Wenona, Illinois

Wenona, Illinois, in Marshall county, is 37 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 91 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 1,065 people lived in Wenona.

The People and Families of Wenona

In Wenona, about 60% of adults are married. Wenona is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wenona had a median family income of $45,714.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from Wenona.

Wenona Housing

An estimated 77% of living spaces in Wenona are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Wenona offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Wenona, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 11%Wenona Affordability of Rents
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Wenona Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Wenona, IL

Comparing Wenona 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 Men97
Well-Paid Single Women97
Senior Citizens89
Age of the Population78
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old54
Racial Diversity55

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income75
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use75
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built21
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