Patoka is a small town of 667 in Illinois, with a median household income of $69,091
and a 6.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Patoka stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Patoka is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Patoka 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: 88.6
Patoka's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Patoka costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Patoka, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$77,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$663
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
87.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,091
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Patoka'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
Patoka is served primarily by Patoka CUSD 100.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Patoka, IL
National Avg
School District
Patoka CUSD 100
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
9.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
96.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Patoka sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 87.8°F in July,
with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Patoka's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Patoka roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $77,000 and median rent is $663/month.
Patoka'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.
Public schools in Patoka are operated by Patoka CUSD 100.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.4:1. 12.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Patoka, IL has a population of 667, a median household income of $69,091, and an unemployment rate of 6.1%.
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.
Patoka averages 38.4°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches
with about 10.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Patoka, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62875.
The population of Patoka, Illinois is 667 with a median age of 39.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Patoka: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $77,000, median household income $69,091, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Patoka side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.