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About Viola
Village in Illinois, United StatesViola (pronounced vy-OLA) is a village in Mercer County, Illinois, United States. The population was 869 at the 2020 census, a decline of 9 percent from 955 in 2010.
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Housing in Viola
The typical Viola home is worth about $170,000, up 2.6% in a year, 43% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Viola
Full picture →Most working residents leave Viola for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Davenport (10%), Aledo (9%) and Galesburg (8%). Half commute less than 21 miles.
Health in Viola
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Viola
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Viola
Full climate →Viola has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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