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Panola, IL
Village in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
36
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
84
ZIP codes
0
Panola and its ZIP codes
Panola at a glance
- Panola is 63% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Panola.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Panola, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Panola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| El PasoCity | 2.9 mi | 2.1 |
| SecorVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| BensonVillage | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| KappaVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| GridleyVillage | 7.7 mi | 1.2 |
| MinonkCity | 8.7 mi | 2.4 |
| RoanokeVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.9 |
| FlanaganVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| HudsonVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| DanaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| RutlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| EurekaCity | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| CarlockVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| CongervilleVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| ChenoaCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
| LexingtonCity | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panola, IL in?
- Panola is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Panola, IL?
- About 36 people live in Panola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panola?
- Nearby places include El Paso (2.9 mi), Secor (6.6 mi), Benson (7 mi), Kappa (7.5 mi), Gridley (7.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023