What are the schools like in Paloma, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Paloma?

The median household income in Paloma, IL is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Paloma, IL?

Paloma has an average high temperature of 34.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 17.0 inches.

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

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

Crime rate data for Paloma is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Paloma, IL a Good Place to Live?

Paloma is a small town of 126 in Illinois, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Paloma stands out for below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Paloma is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Paloma metro area.

Metric	Paloma, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$126,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	100.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Paloma is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Paloma, 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	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	100.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Paloma sees average highs of 34.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 36.4 inches of annual precipitation and 17.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Paloma, IL
Average High — January	34.6°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	36.4"
Annual Snowfall	17.0"

Demographics

Metric	Paloma, IL	National Avg
Population	126	—
Median Age	21.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	N/A	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	13.5%	22.2%
65 and over	14.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Coatsburg, IL 2 mi Fowler, IL 3 mi Columbus, IL 4 mi Bloomfield, IL 6 mi Mendon, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Paloma

Paloma, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62359

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paloma, IL affordable or expensive?

Paloma has a median home value of $126,600 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Paloma, IL?

Crime data for Paloma is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Paloma?

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

Is Paloma, IL a good place to live?

Paloma, IL has a population of 126, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Paloma?

Paloma averages 34.6°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.4 inches with about 17.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Paloma?

Paloma, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62359.

What is the population of Paloma?

The population of Paloma, Illinois is 126 with a median age of 21.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Paloma?

Key numbers for living in Paloma: median home $126,600, median household income N/A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Paloma side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.