PalomaIL
Settled in 1856, this town now has 161 residents.
Is Paloma a good place to live?
28% of households live in a home they own in Paloma, below both Illinois’ towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%). Paloma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
161 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Paloma: who provides what
Paloma is unincorporated, so Adams County and regional agencies provide most services.
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 Paloma.
Four seasons and pleasant summers: that is Paloma’s year
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 23 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Paloma stands out in Illinois and nationally: a larger share of its adults have been diagnosed with depression
The share of adults in Paloma who have diabetes: 11%. The town beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4.
| Paloma | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 22% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 33% | 33% |
| What stands out | Paloma | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 6.8% | 10.3% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults with depression | 24.6% | 19.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The biggest natural risk in Paloma is inland flooding, at a moderate overall level
On expected storm and flood damage, Paloma sits above 58% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects locally, 27% come from inland flooding and 19% from drought.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Paloma Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Paloma
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Paloma
About 0 of every 100 Paloma residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Questions about Paloma
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Paloma, IL a good place to live?
Paloma has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.