What are the schools like in Maroa, IL?

Maroa is served primarily by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.

What is the median household income in Maroa?

The median household income in Maroa, IL is $62,500 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Maroa, IL?

Maroa has an average high temperature of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 20.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Maroa, IL affordable or expensive?

Maroa's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Maroa is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $128,500 and the median rent is $787 per month.

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

Maroa has a violent crime rate of 396.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1901.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Maroa, IL a Good Place to Live?

Maroa is a small town of 1,781 in Illinois, with a median household income of $62,500 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Maroa 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 Maroa is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Maroa 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: 86.6

Maroa's overall cost of living index is 86.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Maroa costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Maroa, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$128,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$787	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$62,500	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Maroa's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — 4% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

396.1 /100k

Property Crime

1901.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Maroa is served primarily by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Maroa, IL	National Avg
School District	Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	30.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Maroa sees average highs of 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation and 20.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Maroa, IL
Average High — January	34.0°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	40.8"
Annual Snowfall	20.7"

Demographics

Metric	Maroa, IL	National Avg
Population	1,781	—
Median Age	36.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	74.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.6%	18.9%
Asian	4.5%	6.3%
Under 18	34.1%	22.2%
65 and over	15.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Clinton, IL 8 mi Forsyth, IL 8 mi Lane, IL 8 mi Argenta, IL 8 mi Kenney, IL 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Maroa

Maroa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61756

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maroa, IL affordable or expensive?

Maroa's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Maroa roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $128,500 and median rent is $787/month.

What is the crime rate in Maroa, IL?

Maroa's violent crime rate is 396.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1901.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Maroa?

Public schools in Maroa are operated by Maroa Forsyth CUSD 2. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.9:1. 30.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Maroa, IL a good place to live?

Maroa, IL has a population of 1,781, a median household income of $62,500, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Maroa?

Maroa averages 34.0°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches with about 20.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Maroa?

Maroa, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61756.

What is the population of Maroa?

The population of Maroa, Illinois is 1,781 with a median age of 36.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Maroa?

Key numbers for living in Maroa: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $128,500, median household income $62,500, crime index 99 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Maroa side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.