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Broughton, IL
Village in Hamilton County, Illinois.
Population
206
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
109
ZIP codes
0
Broughton and its ZIP codes
Broughton at a glance
- Broughton is 52% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Broughton, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Broughton.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,838
2,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.9M
FY 2026, $6,744 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Broughton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Broughton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Broughton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Norris CityVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.2 |
| RaleighVillage | 8.2 mi | 2 |
| EldoradoCity | 8.3 mi | 2.5 |
| OmahaVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| GalatiaVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| McLeansboroCity | 11 mi | 2.7 |
| MuddyVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| EnfieldVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| HarrisburgCity | 14 mi | 6.6 |
| RidgwayVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| EqualityVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| MacedoniaVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
| SpringertonVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| New HavenVillage | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| JunctionVillage | 19 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Broughton, IL in?
- Broughton is in Hamilton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Broughton, IL?
- About 206 people live in Broughton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Broughton?
- Nearby places include Norris City (7.9 mi), Raleigh (8.2 mi), Eldorado (8.3 mi), Omaha (9.1 mi), Galatia (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023