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Chrisman, IL
City in Edgar County, Illinois.
Population
1,214
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,689
ZIP codes
0
Chrisman and its ZIP codes
Chrisman at a glance
- Chrisman is about 7.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,462 a year, 30% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,400 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $727 a month.
Local data for Chrisman, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chrisman, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,462
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$727/mo
Homeownership
55.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
39.8
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (268), Dutch Americans (134), Irish Americans (91).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgar County. PPP loans are for Chrisman.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.8 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
How people get to work
Chrisman, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.6%
- Carpooled1.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.9%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chrisman, 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 Chrisman, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Chrisman
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Ridge FarmVillage | 6.4 mi | 3.1 |
| MetcalfVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| IndianolaVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Dana, INTown | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| St. Bernice, INCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| HumeVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| SidellVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Blanford, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GeorgetownCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| ParisCity | 13 mi | 5.7 |
| Centenary, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| RedmonVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BroctonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Hillsdale, INCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Cayuga, INTown | 15 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chrisman, IL in?
- Chrisman is in Edgar County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Chrisman, IL?
- About 1,214 people live in Chrisman, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chrisman?
- Nearby places include Ridge Farm (6.4 mi), Metcalf (7.1 mi), Indianola (9.4 mi), Dana, IN (9.6 mi), Olivet (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023