The Town FilesIna, Illinois
Village in Jefferson County · population 1,641 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $104,200
- Household income
- $54,000
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 38.9
Ina is a village of 1,641 people in Jefferson County, Illinois. The median home is worth $104,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 87% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 70% of Illinois towns.
How Ina ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Ina is worth $104,200, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $54,000, which is more affordable than 68% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $536 a month. 63.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Ina | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $104,200 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $536 | $960 |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 63.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 4.3% | — |
Who lives in Ina
| People | Ina | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 12.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.7% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 3.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 6.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 15.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 80.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Ina
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 21.9°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.6 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 100 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ina since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1996 about 8.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on August 2, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 29 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 9, 2003.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 5 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, biological.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| May 21, 2002 | Tornado | DR-1416: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 19,307 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,833 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Ina itself the ACS puts it at 13.9%.
Public schools in Ina
1 public school with 86 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Garden Middle School | 5-8 | 86 | 14.3 |
Towns near Ina
- Sesser, IL9.0 mi · 1,888 people · home $82,300
- Benton, IL9.5 mi · 6,709 people · home $87,200
- West City, IL10.9 mi · 656 people · home $71,400
- Mount Vernon, IL11.4 mi · 14,600 people · home $99,800
- Valier, IL11.9 mi · 554 people · home $80,100
- Dahlgren, IL12.4 mi · 504 people · home $80,800
- North City, IL14.0 mi · 509 people · home $114,100
- Woodlawn, IL14.2 mi · 617 people · home $132,700
Ina questions
Is Ina, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Ina scores better for retirees than 70% of Illinois towns and quieter than 87%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in Ina?
The median owner-occupied home in Ina is valued at $104,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,000, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $536 a month.
What is the weather like in Ina?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 21.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 9.6 inches of snow.
Does Ina get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Ina since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1996. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)