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Arthur, IL
Village in Douglas County, Illinois.
Population
2,083
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,558
ZIP codes
0
Arthur and its ZIP codes
Arthur at a glance
- Arthur is about 6.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $54,907 a year, 34% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,300 (43% below Illinois) and median rent is $892 a month.
Local data for Arthur, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Arthur, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,907
Poverty rate
19.2%
Median home value
$151,300
Median rent
$892/mo
Homeownership
70.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
43.9
Average commute
15.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (732), Irish Americans (267), Mexican Americans (131).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Arthur.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,530
7,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,491 per person
How people get to work
Arthur, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.2%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked14.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.1%
Average one-way commute: 15.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Arthur, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Arthur, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Arthur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtwoodVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.6 |
| GarrettVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.1 |
| LovingtonVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.5 |
| HammondVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.8 |
| ArcolaCity | 9.3 mi | 2 |
| HumboldtVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| SullivanCity | 11 mi | 2.8 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| TuscolaCity | 12 mi | 2.9 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BethanyVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| BementVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| IvesdaleVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| CamargoVillage | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| PesotumVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Arthur, IL in?
- Arthur is in Douglas County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Arthur, IL?
- About 2,083 people live in Arthur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Arthur?
- Nearby places include Atwood (5.8 mi), Garrett (6.1 mi), Lovington (8.6 mi), Hammond (8.6 mi), Arcola (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023