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Viola, IL
Village in Mercer County, Illinois.
Population
899
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,073
ZIP codes
0
Viola and its ZIP codes
Viola at a glance
- Viola is about 4.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $72,500 a year, 13% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,000 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for Viola, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Viola, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,500
Poverty rate
9.3%
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
91.8%
Bachelor's or higher
18.6%
Median age
46.6
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (166), Irish Americans (110), Swedish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Viola.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,448
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,501 per person
How people get to work
Viola, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Viola, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 13°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Viola, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Viola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MathervilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 6.6 mi | 1.1 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.1 |
| WindsorVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.4 |
| AledoCity | 8.1 mi | 2.3 |
| SherrardVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.3 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| North HendersonVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| AlexisVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| HamletCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AlphaVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| RioVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| MillersburgCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| SeatonVillage | 13 mi | 1.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Viola, IL in?
- Viola is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Viola, IL?
- About 899 people live in Viola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Viola?
- Nearby places include Matherville (3.9 mi), Cable (6.6 mi), Preemption (7.4 mi), Windsor (7.5 mi), Aledo (8.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023