PomonaIL
A town of 723. Nearly 51.6% of it is conserved land.
What makes Pomona stand out
The 2 things Pomona does most differently from other towns.
723 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Pomona’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Pomona. Another town gets a different order.
Nearly a third of Pomona is conserved land
22 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Clear Springs Wilderness | — | 750 |
Very high risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 87% of U.S. communities.
A typical Pomona home is worth about $190K
The typical Pomona home is worth about $190,000, up 6.5% in a year, 36% below the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Most working residents commute out of Pomona
Most working residents leave Pomona for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Murphysboro (15%), Carbondale (15%) and Marion (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, hot summers
Pomona has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Pomona is
Pomona beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 14.
| What stands out | Pomona | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.6% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.9% | 6.3% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.7% | 5.9% |
100% of working residents leave Pomona for work
Where Pomona’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Pomona
Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
Pomona is an unincorporated community in Pomona Township, Jackson County, Illinois, United States. Pomona is located in the Shawnee National Forest 10 miles (16 km) south of Murphysboro. Pomona has no post office as of 2010 ZIP code 62975. The community was featured in the 2002 Steve James documentary Stevie.
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- Elevation
- 407 ft
- ZIP code
- 62975