Wenona Authority

Wenona is a lower-income village of 999 with home prices 2.6× below the Illinois median.

Wenona, Illinois

Wenona is one of the smaller incorporated places in LaSalle County, Illinois, with a population of 999. Median household income is $43,300.

Definition and scope

Wenona sits within LaSalle County, Illinois, one of Illinois's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 18 and is part of the Ottawa, IL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Wenona has approximately 999 residents. The median age is 36.0 years. Roughly 58% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $101,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 89.2%
• Black or African American: 0.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 7.2%
• Asian: 0.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Wenona is $43,300. Poverty rate stands at 17.0%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 18.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Wenona:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Foote Airport. Federal court business routes through Marshall County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Pontiac, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Wenona sits at an elevation of 697 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.