What are the schools like in Ina, IL?

Ina is served primarily by Spring Garden CCSD 178. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Ina?

The median household income in Ina, IL is $48,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.6%.

What is the weather like in Ina, IL?

Ina has an average high temperature of 40.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Ina, IL affordable or expensive?

Ina's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Ina is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $77,300 and the median rent is $570 per month.

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

Ina has a violent crime rate of 92.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Ina, IL a Good Place to Live?

Ina is a small town of 1,754 in Illinois, with a median household income of $48,125 and a 11.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Ina stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.

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

All Ina 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: 87.5

Ina's overall cost of living index is 87.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Ina costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Ina, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$77,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$570	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$48,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Ina's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.9 /100k

Property Crime

427.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Ina is served primarily by Spring Garden CCSD 178. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Ina, IL	National Avg
School District	Spring Garden CCSD 178	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	65.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Ina sees average highs of 40.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July, with 46.0 inches of annual precipitation and 8.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Ina, IL
Average High — January	40.7°F
Average High — July	88.2°F
Annual Precipitation	46.0"
Annual Snowfall	8.3"

Demographics

Metric	Ina, IL	National Avg
Population	1,754	—
Median Age	42.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	65.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	22.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	9.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	8.7%	22.2%
65 and over	13.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bonnie, IL 4 mi Nason, IL 4 mi Ewing, IL 5 mi Waltonville, IL 9 mi Sesser, IL 9 mi

ZIP Codes in Ina

Ina, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62846

Ina vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ina, IL affordable or expensive?

Ina's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Ina roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $77,300 and median rent is $570/month.

What is the crime rate in Ina, IL?

Ina's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Ina?

Public schools in Ina are operated by Spring Garden CCSD 178. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 2.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Ina, IL a good place to live?

Ina, IL has a population of 1,754, a median household income of $48,125, and an unemployment rate of 11.6%. 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 Ina?

Ina averages 40.7°F in January and 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.0 inches with about 8.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Ina?

Ina, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62846.

What is the population of Ina?

The population of Ina, Illinois is 1,754 with a median age of 42.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Ina?

Key numbers for living in Ina: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $77,300, median household income $48,125, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Ina side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.