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Atwood, IL
Village in Piatt County, Illinois.
Population
1,144
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,852
ZIP codes
0
Atwood and its ZIP codes
Atwood at a glance
- Atwood is about 8.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,383, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,200 (51% below Illinois) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Atwood, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Atwood, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,383
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$128,200
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
77.0%
Bachelor's or higher
15.0%
Median age
38.1
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (221), Irish Americans (129), Polish Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Piatt County. PPP loans are for Atwood.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,198
3,776 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,960
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$116M
FY 2026, $6,938 per person
How people get to work
Atwood, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home8.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Atwood, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
26
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Atwood, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
12.2%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Atwood
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarrettVillage | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| ArthurVillage | 5.8 mi | 1.3 |
| HammondVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.8 |
| TuscolaCity | 9.8 mi | 2.9 |
| IvesdaleVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| BementVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| LovingtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ArcolaCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| PesotumVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| SadorusVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| HumboldtVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| CamargoVillage | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| Cerro GordoVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| SullivanCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Atwood, IL in?
- Atwood is in Piatt County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Atwood, IL?
- About 1,144 people live in Atwood, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Atwood?
- Nearby places include Garrett (2 mi), Arthur (5.8 mi), Hammond (6.9 mi), Tuscola (9.8 mi), Ivesdale (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023