What are the schools like in Dana, IL?

School district data for Dana is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Dana?

The median household income in Dana, IL is $53,333 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 29.5%.

What is the weather like in Dana, IL?

Dana has an average high temperature of 32.8°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 37.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 21.7 inches.

Dana, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Dana, IL affordable or expensive?

Dana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Dana is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $80,600 and the median rent is $717 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Dana, IL?

Dana has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 653.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Dana, IL a Good Place to Live?

Dana is a small town of 166 in Illinois, with a median household income of $53,333 and a 29.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Dana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Dana is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Dana city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 89.5

Dana's overall cost of living index is 89.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Dana costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Dana, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$80,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$717	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	83.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$53,333	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Dana's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

653.4 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Dana, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Dana sees average highs of 32.8°F in January and 86.1°F in July, with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation and 21.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Dana, IL
Average High — January	32.8°F
Average High — July	86.1°F
Annual Precipitation	37.6"
Annual Snowfall	21.7"

Demographics

Metric	Dana, IL	National Avg
Population	166	—
Median Age	34.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	29.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	18.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.7%	22.2%
65 and over	8.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Long Point, IL 4 mi Rutland, IL 5 mi Minonk, IL 6 mi Flanagan, IL 7 mi Wenona, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Dana

Dana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61321

Dana vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana, IL affordable or expensive?

Dana's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Dana roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $80,600 and median rent is $717/month.

What is the crime rate in Dana, IL?

Dana's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Dana?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Dana, IL a good place to live?

Dana, IL has a population of 166, a median household income of $53,333, and an unemployment rate of 29.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Dana?

Dana averages 32.8°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches with about 21.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Dana?

Dana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61321.

What is the population of Dana?

The population of Dana, Illinois is 166 with a median age of 34.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Dana?

Key numbers for living in Dana: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $80,600, median household income $53,333, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Dana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.