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Clifton, IL
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
1,385
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,490
ZIP codes
0
Clifton and its ZIP codes
Clifton at a glance
- Clifton is about 6.5 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $92,344 a year, 11% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,400 (22% below Illinois) and median rent is $844 a month.
Local data for Clifton, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clifton, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$92,344
Poverty rate
11.9%
Median home value
$205,400
Median rent
$844/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
35.8
Average commute
34.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (353), French Americans (264), Irish Americans (179).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Clifton.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
7,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,925 per person
How people get to work
Clifton, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.1%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 34.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clifton, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 16°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clifton, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
13.2%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Clifton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AshkumVillage | 4 mi | 0.8 |
| ChebanseVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.8 |
| Sammons PointVillage | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| DanforthVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| IrwinVillage | 8.6 mi | 0 |
| MartintonVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| PapineauVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| HerscherVillage | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| Crescent CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| KankakeeCity | 12 mi | 15.1 |
| GilmanCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| St. AnneVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| Aroma ParkVillage | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| LimestoneVillage | 14 mi | 2.7 |
| CaberyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BeavervilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clifton, IL in?
- Clifton is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Clifton, IL?
- About 1,385 people live in Clifton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clifton?
- Nearby places include Ashkum (4 mi), Chebanse (4.6 mi), Sammons Point (8 mi), Danforth (8.2 mi), Irwin (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023