What are the schools like in Iuka, IL?

Iuka is served primarily by Iuka CCSD 7. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.9:1.

What is the median household income in Iuka?

The median household income in Iuka, IL is $45,125 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 18.6%.

What is the weather like in Iuka, IL?

Iuka has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.2 inches.

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

Q: Is Iuka, IL affordable or expensive?

Iuka's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Iuka is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $57,900 and the median rent is $625 per month.

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

Iuka has a violent crime rate of 282.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1029.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Iuka, IL a Good Place to Live?

Iuka is a small town of 468 in Illinois, with a median household income of $45,125 and a 18.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

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

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

All Iuka 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: 86.8

Iuka's overall cost of living index is 86.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Iuka costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Iuka, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$57,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$625	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$45,125	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Iuka's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

282.2 /100k

Property Crime

1029.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Iuka is served primarily by Iuka CCSD 7. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Iuka, IL	National Avg
School District	Iuka CCSD 7	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Iuka sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 45.9 inches of annual precipitation and 10.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Iuka, IL
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.9"
Annual Snowfall	10.2"

Demographics

Metric	Iuka, IL	National Avg
Population	468	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	18.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	29.9%	22.2%
65 and over	16.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Xenia, IL 8 mi Salem, IL 9 mi Alma, IL 10 mi Kell, IL 11 mi Kinmundy, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Iuka

Iuka, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62849

Iuka vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iuka, IL affordable or expensive?

Iuka's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Iuka roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $57,900 and median rent is $625/month.

What is the crime rate in Iuka, IL?

Iuka's violent crime rate is 282.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1029.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Iuka?

Public schools in Iuka are operated by Iuka CCSD 7. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.9:1. 10.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Iuka, IL a good place to live?

Iuka, IL has a population of 468, a median household income of $45,125, and an unemployment rate of 18.6%. 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 Iuka?

Iuka averages 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.9 inches with about 10.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Iuka?

Iuka, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62849.

What is the population of Iuka?

The population of Iuka, Illinois is 468 with a median age of 33.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Iuka?

Key numbers for living in Iuka: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $57,900, median household income $45,125, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Iuka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.