City

Sciota, IL

1 ZIP code  ·  McDonough County  ·  Illinois

👥211Population
💰$59,135Median HH Income▼ 23% below avg
🎂62.4Median Age
🏠$158,900Median Home Value▼ 43% below avg
🎓58.7%College Grads▲ 52% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.7% Female 49.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 100%Race
White100.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
18%
18–24
0%
25–44
7%
45–64
37%
65+
25%

Key Indicators

Median Age62.4 yrs
Avg HH Size1.85
College Grads58.7% ▲ 52% above avg
HS Graduate40 (28%)
Some College8 (5.6%)
Associates11 (7.7%)
Bachelors19 (13.3%)
Graduate Degree65 (45.5%)

Education

HS Grad: 28%Some College: 5.6%Associates: 7.7%Bachelors: 13.3%Graduate: 45.5%Edu
HS Grad28.0%
Some College5.6%
Associates7.7%
Bachelors13.3%
Graduate45.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 88.6%Renter: 11.4%Tenure
Owner88.6%
Renter11.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
13%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
39%
$150k–$200k
12%
$200k–$300k
19%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$59,135 ▼ 23% below avg
Median Home Value$158,900 ▼ 43% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$596/mo
Total Housing Units116
Vacant Units2

Income Distribution

Under $25k
3%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
35%
$75k–$100k
2%
$100k–$150k
29%
$150k–$200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Walked
8%
Work From Home
7%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
16%
15–30 min
74%
Over 45 min
10%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
67%
About Sciota, IL

Sciota is a city in Illinois, located in McDonough County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 211 residents. It is an older city, with a median age of 62.4 years.

Economically, Sciota is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $59,135 is below the national average.

The real estate market in Sciota is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $158,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $596 per month. Homeownership is high at 88.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Sciota is well-educated. 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — significantly above the national average. The community is primarily White (100%).

Sciota, IL offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Illinois.

ZIP Codes in Sciota
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
61475 211 $59,135 $158,900 $596 0.0% 58.7% 88.6%