Viola
Village in Mercer County, Illinois

Viola is a village in Mercer County, Illinois, with 869 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Matherville, 3.9 miles N.
- 869residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 0.8 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,037 / sq mipopulation density
- 61486ZIP code
About Viola
Viola (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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Living in Viola
- Median household income
- $72,500
- Median home value
- $120,000
- Median rent
- $705/mo
- Median age
- 46.6
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Viola had 869 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 869 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,037 per sq mi (400 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Viola at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Mercer County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 869 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.84 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.2053° N, 90.5862° W |
| ZIP code | 61486 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1778123 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Viola
- Matherville3.9 mi N
- Cable6.6 mi NE
- Windsor7.4 mi E
- Preemption7.5 mi N
- Aledo8.3 mi W
- Sherrard8.8 mi NE
- Swedona9.0 mi NE
- Reynolds9.8 mi NW
- North Henderson9.8 mi SE
- Alexis10.0 mi S
- Hamlet10.6 mi NW
- Alpha10.7 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Viola
What county is Viola in?
Viola is in Mercer County, Illinois.
What is the population of Viola, IL?
869 people lived in Viola at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Viola, IL?
The ZIP code of Viola is 61486.
What is the elevation of Viola?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Viola?
Matherville (3.9 mi), Cable (6.6 mi), Windsor (7.4 mi), Preemption (7.5 mi), Aledo (8.3 mi).
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