VictoriaIL
A town of 252, settled in 1837.
Is Victoria a good place to live?
Victoria’s average trip to work is 33 minutes, against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. 15% of the land in Victoria is conserved, against 3.7% in Illinois’ towns and 4.3% across U.S. towns. Victoria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
252 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Victoria: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Victoria, and how to reach them.
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 Victoria.
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Victoria’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Victoria for work: only 1% work in town. Victoria’s median household income is $59,000. The top destinations are Galesburg (14%), Oneida (6%) and Peoria (6%).
| Victoria | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.9% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Victoria, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Victoria has cold winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 15° and about 26 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Victoria has set aside 15.4% of its land for conservation
0.1 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area | 0.1 mi | 44 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
How healthy Victoria is
Victoria beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 2. 19% of Victoria adults binge drink.
| Victoria | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 33% | 35% | 36% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 9.5% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Victoria | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 9.5% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.1% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Victoria
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
A home in Victoria sells for about $80K at the median
88% of households own their home in Victoria.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Victoria
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Victoria; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Victoria residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Victoria for work
Where Victoria’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Victoria
Village in Illinois, United States
Victoria is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 268 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 61485
Questions about Victoria
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Victoria, IL a good place to live?
Victoria has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.