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Brocton, IL
Village in Edgar County, Illinois.
Population
275
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
481
ZIP codes
0
Brocton and its ZIP codes
Brocton at a glance
- Brocton is about 2.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Brocton, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgar County. PPP loans are for Brocton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,399
7,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,208 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Brocton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
42.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Brocton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Brocton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewmanCity | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| RedmonVillage | 6.2 mi | 0.1 |
| OaklandCity | 6.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HumeVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.6 |
| MetcalfVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HindsboroVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| KansasVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| AshmoreVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| AllertonVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| CamargoVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| BroadlandsVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| LongviewVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| ParisCity | 15 mi | 5.7 |
| SidellVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| ChrismanCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Villa GroveCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Brocton, IL in?
- Brocton is in Edgar County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Brocton, IL?
- About 275 people live in Brocton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Brocton?
- Nearby places include Newman (6.1 mi), Redmon (6.2 mi), Oakland (6.4 mi), Hume (6.7 mi), Metcalf (8.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023