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Iuka, IL
Village in Marion County, Illinois.
Population
534
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
728
ZIP codes
0
Iuka and its ZIP codes
Iuka at a glance
- Iuka is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,146 a year, 27% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,600 (72% below Illinois) and median rent is $581 a month.
Local data for Iuka, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Iuka, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,146
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$72,600
Median rent
$581/mo
Homeownership
94.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (126), Irish Americans (76), French Americans (18).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marion County. PPP loans are for Iuka.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,566
12,335 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,066
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$258M
FY 2026, $6,847 per person
How people get to work
Iuka, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled9.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Iuka, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
427
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
18
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 21°F
45.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Iuka, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Iuka
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| XeniaVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.5 |
| SalemCity | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| AlmaVillage | 9.8 mi | 1.1 |
| KellVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| KinmundyCity | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| FarinaVillage | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| OdinVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| DixVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| JohnsonvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Walnut HillVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| IolaVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| FloraCity | 17 mi | 4.7 |
| St. PeterVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| SandovalVillage | 18 mi | 1 |
| Junction CityVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| LouisvilleVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Iuka, IL in?
- Iuka is in Marion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Iuka, IL?
- About 534 people live in Iuka, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Iuka?
- Nearby places include Xenia (8.4 mi), Salem (8.8 mi), Alma (9.8 mi), Kell (11 mi), Kinmundy (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023