Viola township, Illinois
Viola township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Viola township is a geographic entity located in Lee County, Illinois. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 307. The land area covers 35.36 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 307 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 30 yrs | ±24.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 117 | ±37 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 117 | ±37 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 117 | ±37 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $83,875 | ±$18,163 |
| Per Capita Income | $47,403 | ±$24,124 |
| Poverty Rate | 1% | ±1.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3 | ±4 |
| Unemployment Rate | 0% | ±11.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 113 | ±44 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 82.9% | ±19.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWNSHIP OF VIOLA
GUS Population: 302 (2024)
ID: 163082
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: ADMINISTRATOR
1403 TOWN HALL RD, WEST BROOKLYN IL 61378-9521
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GUS Population: 33,544 (2024)
ID: 201615
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: LEE COUNTY TREASURER
PO BOX 328, DIXON IL 61021-0328
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Viola | PK-04 | Viola, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Amboy, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Franklin Grove, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | Ashton, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-01 | Mendota, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-03 | Rochelle, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Creston, IL | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Earlville, IL |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kishwaukee College
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College | 16.8 mi away | 21193 Malta Rd, Malta, IL, 60150-9699 |
8158252086
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PAW PAW PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 362 CHICAGO ROAD, PAW PAW, IL, 61353 |
(815) 627-9396
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Northern Illinois University
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College | 21.2 mi away | 1425 W. Lincoln Hwy., Dekalb, IL, 60115-2828 |
8008923050
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MILLS & PETRIE MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND GYMNASIUM
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Library | 9.3 mi away | 704 NORTH FIRST STREET, ASHTON, IL, 61006 |
(815) 453-2213
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Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology
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College Vocational | 21.7 mi away | 145 N. 3rd Street, Dekalb, IL, 60115-3301 |
8157584045
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FRANKLIN GROVE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 112 SOUTH ELM STREET, FRANKLIN GROVE, IL, 61031 |
(815) 456-2823
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Hair Professionals Career College
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College Vocational | 24.3 mi away | 2245 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL, 60178 |
8157563596
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FLAGG-ROCHELLE PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT
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Library | 11.2 mi away | 619 FOURTH AVENUE, ROCHELLE, IL, 61068 |
(815) 562-3431
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PANKHURST MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 11.8 mi away | 3 SOUTH JEFFERSON AVENUE, AMBOY, IL, 61310 |
(815) 857-3925
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FLEWELLIN MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 12.1 mi away | 108 WEST COMANCHE, SHABBONA, IL, 60550 |
(815) 824-2079
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at PAW PAW 2S, IL US, located 9.5 miles from Viola township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.9° | 11.8° | 19.9° | 1.60" | 9.6" |
| February | 32.2° | 15.6° | 23.9° | 1.73" | 6.7" |
| March | 44.9° | 25.9° | 35.4° | 2.19" | 3.6" |
| April | 59.0° | 36.4° | 47.7° | 3.20" | 0.9" |
| May | 70.3° | 48.2° | 59.3° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
| June | 79.6° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 4.62" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.9° | 61.7° | 71.8° | 3.90" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.3° | 59.5° | 69.9° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| September | 74.9° | 51.5° | 63.2° | 3.58" | 0.0" |
| October | 62.5° | 39.7° | 51.1° | 2.99" | 0.1" |
| November | 46.4° | 28.1° | 37.2° | 2.44" | 1.7" |
| December | 33.3° | 17.7° | 25.5° | 1.93" | 7.5" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compton village | Village | 4.9 mi | — |
| West Brooklyn village | Village | 5.2 mi | — |
| Steward village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
| Paw Paw village | Village | 8.4 mi | — |
| Lee Center CDP | CDP | 8.7 mi | — |
| Lee village | Village | 8.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 1710378110. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.