The Town FilesIuka, Illinois
Village in Marion County · population 512 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $72,600
- Household income
- $61,146
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.7
Iuka is a village of 512 people in Marion County, Illinois. The median home is worth $72,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 95% of Illinois towns, better for first-time buyers than 89% of Illinois towns, quieter than 83% of Illinois towns.
How Iuka 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 Iuka is worth $72,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.2 times the median household income of $61,146, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $581 a month. 94.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Iuka | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $72,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $581 | $960 |
| Median household income | $61,146 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 94.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Iuka
| People | Iuka | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.7 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.3% | — |
| Work from home | 0.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 30.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.5% | 90.4% |
Weather in Iuka
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 20.8°F. About 45.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 10.2 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iuka since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on May 26, 2024 about 7.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 3, 1996.
Severe weather in Marion County since 1996
Marion County has been included in 8 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Marion County
Marion County had 12,409 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,266 a year. Unemployment was 4.9% in 2023; in Iuka itself the ACS puts it at 11.6%.
Public schools in Iuka
1 public school with 233 students, about 15.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iuka Comm Cons School | PK-8 | 233 | 15.5 |
Towns near Iuka
- Salem, IL9.3 mi · 7,282 people · home $106,100
- Kinmundy, IL11.2 mi · 733 people · home $95,400
- Odin, IL14.4 mi · 935 people · home $102,600
- Farina, IL14.7 mi · 540 people · home $83,800
- Flora, IL17.3 mi · 4,803 people · home $77,300
- Sandoval, IL17.9 mi · 1,157 people · home $59,100
- Louisville, IL18.4 mi · 1,136 people · home $87,100
- Junction City, IL18.5 mi · 527 people · home $83,500
Iuka questions
Is Iuka, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Iuka scores better for retirees than 43% of Illinois towns and quieter than 83%. 14.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.7).
How much does a house cost in Iuka?
The median owner-occupied home in Iuka is valued at $72,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,146, so homes cost about 1.2 times income. Median rent is $581 a month.
What is the weather like in Iuka?
July highs average 87.8°F and January lows 20.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.9 inches of precipitation a year and 10.2 inches of snow.
Does Iuka get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Iuka since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on May 26, 2024. 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)