DanaILWaterTower.image, 2021
Dana’s story
153 years in pictures
Census counts: 156 in 1880, a peak of 310 in 1900, 162 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2006 and 3 maps from 1958 on.
- 1873Dana is settled
DanaIL
A town of 162, settled in 1873.
Photo: Bnperdue2010 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
162
2025 Census estimate · −1.8% since 2020
Typical home
$225K
+12.5% in a year
Household income
$63K
median
Median age
34.4
years
Jobs based here
3
A commuter town
Is Dana a good place to live?
5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Dana, below both the Illinois town median (29%) and the median of U.S. towns (29%). Dana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
162 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Dana: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dana, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterIl American-Streator water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
InternetProviders and speedsData pending · D4
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Dana’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereLaSalle County ClerkLaSalle County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6132161321 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Dana.
Work & commute
With 0.0 jobs for every working resident, most of Dana’s workers commute out
At 29 minutes, Dana’s average trip to work is where Illinois’ towns sit at 26 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Dana’s median household income is $63,000. The top destinations are Streator (13%), Peru (9%) and Peoria (5%).
0%work in town
| Dana | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $63,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Dana0%
Streator13%
Peru9%
Peoria5%
LaSalle4%
29 mi
median commute distance
3
jobs based in Dana
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
A typical Dana home is worth about $225K
The typical Dana home is worth about $225,000, up 12.5% in a year, 24% below the Illinois typical home. The median rent in Dana is $783 a month.
$225KZillow home value
| Dana | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $783 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Dana$225K
Illinois$296K
+12.5%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in April
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Dana
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 70% of U.S. communities.
30risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Dana has four seasons and pleasant summers
Dana has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 16° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–36°
Spring39–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall42–64°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 26
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Dana stands out in Illinois and nationally: a larger share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
25% of Dana adults have been diagnosed with depression. Dana beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 38% of Dana adults have obesity.
| Dana | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Dana | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.8% | 10.3% |
Carle Eureka Hospital
23.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Dana
16pages on Dana
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dana; the nearest are
Eureka CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Eureka23.6 mi$29,096 tuitionIllinois Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Oglesby25.5 mi$4,200 in-state tuitionIllinois State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Normal31 mi$16,144 in-state tuition
About 1 of every 100 Dana residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Dana for work
Where Dana’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
3jobs based in Dana
0%of working residents work in town
29 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Dana
Village in Illinois, United States
Dana is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Dana had a population of 162. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area, as well as a part of the geographic region known as Streatorland.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 673 ft
- ZIP code
- 61321
Questions about Dana
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dana, IL a good place to live?
Dana has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.