Wenonah is a small town of 27 in Illinois, with a median household income of $91,250
and a 14.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wenonah stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wenonah is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wenonah 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: 91.4
Wenonah's overall cost of living index is 91.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wenonah costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wenonah, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$825
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$91,250
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wenonah's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
109.1 /100k
Property Crime
953.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wenonah is served primarily by Nokomis CUSD 22.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wenonah, IL
National Avg
School District
Nokomis CUSD 22
—
Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wenonah sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 87.3°F in July,
with 40.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 14.5 inches of snow per year.
Wenonah's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wenonah roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $825/month.
Wenonah's violent crime rate is 109.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 953.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wenonah are operated by Nokomis CUSD 22.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 20.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wenonah, IL has a population of 27, a median household income of $91,250, and an unemployment rate of 14.3%.
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.
Wenonah averages 36.6°F in January and 87.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.2 inches
with about 14.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wenonah, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62075.
The population of Wenonah, Illinois is 27 with a median age of 60.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wenonah: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $91,250, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wenonah side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.