What are the schools like in Pana, IL?

Pana is served primarily by Pana CUSD 8. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.9:1.

What is the median household income in Pana?

The median household income in Pana, IL is $47,763 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.2%.

What is the weather like in Pana, IL?

Pana has an average high temperature of 36.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.5 inches.

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

Q: Is Pana, IL affordable or expensive?

Pana's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Pana is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,300 and the median rent is $672 per month.

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

Pana has a violent crime rate of 59.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1158.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Pana, IL a Good Place to Live?

Pana is a small town of 5,167 in Illinois, with a median household income of $47,763 and a 5.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Pana stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

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

All Pana 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: 89.1

Pana's overall cost of living index is 89.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Pana costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Pana, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$672	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	72.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$47,763	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Pana's violent crime rate is 59.9 per 100,000 residents — 84% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

59.9 /100k

Property Crime

1158.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Pana is served primarily by Pana CUSD 8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Pana, IL	National Avg
School District	Pana CUSD 8	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Pana sees average highs of 36.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 14.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Pana, IL
Average High — January	36.6°F
Average High — July	87.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	14.5"

Demographics

Metric	Pana, IL	National Avg
Population	5,167	—
Median Age	41.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.6%	6.3%
Under 18	18.8%	22.2%
65 and over	25.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Pana

Pana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62557

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Pana, IL affordable or expensive?

Pana's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Pana roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,300 and median rent is $672/month.

What is the crime rate in Pana, IL?

Pana's violent crime rate is 59.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1158.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Pana?

Public schools in Pana are operated by Pana CUSD 8. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 14.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Pana, IL a good place to live?

Pana, IL has a population of 5,167, a median household income of $47,763, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%. 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 Pana?

Pana averages 36.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 14.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Pana?

Pana, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62557.

What is the population of Pana?

The population of Pana, Illinois is 5,167 with a median age of 41.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Pana?

Key numbers for living in Pana: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $82,300, median household income $47,763, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Pana side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.