Tonica is a small town of 698 in Illinois, with a median household income of $65,313
and a 1.6% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Tonica stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Tonica is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Tonica 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: 91.0
Tonica's overall cost of living index is 91.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Tonica costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Tonica, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$129,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$648
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
74.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$65,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Tonica's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents
— 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
96.6 /100k
Property Crime
653.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Tonica is served primarily by Tonica CCSD 79.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Tonica, IL
National Avg
School District
Tonica CCSD 79
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
8.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Tonica sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 84.0°F in July,
with 36.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Tonica's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Tonica roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $129,400 and median rent is $648/month.
Tonica's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Tonica are operated by Tonica CCSD 79.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.2:1. 23.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Tonica, IL has a population of 698, a median household income of $65,313, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
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.
Tonica averages 30.0°F in January and 84.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 36.9 inches
with about 28.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Tonica, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61370.
The population of Tonica, Illinois is 698 with a median age of 37.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Tonica: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $129,400, median household income $65,313, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Tonica side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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