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Danforth, IL
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
611
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,278
ZIP codes
0
Danforth and its ZIP codes
Danforth at a glance
- Danforth is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,625, 34% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $151,200 (43% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,523 a month.
Local data for Danforth, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Danforth, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,625
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$151,200
Median rent
$1,523/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
32.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (261), Dutch Americans (71), Italian Americans (65).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Danforth.
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
Danforth, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.9%
- Carpooled8.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.8%
- Worked from home4.5%
Average one-way commute: 32.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Danforth, 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
88° / 16°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Danforth, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Danforth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilmanCity | 4.1 mi | 2.4 |
| AshkumVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Crescent CityVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.5 |
| OnargaVillage | 7.6 mi | 1.7 |
| CliftonVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Piper CityVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| ThawvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| ChebanseVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| WatsekaCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| MartintonVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| WoodlandVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| KemptonVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| BuckleyVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| CullomVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Sammons PointVillage | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| IrwinVillage | 16 mi | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Danforth, IL in?
- Danforth is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Danforth, IL?
- About 611 people live in Danforth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Danforth?
- Nearby places include Gilman (4.1 mi), Ashkum (4.2 mi), Crescent City (7.3 mi), Onarga (7.6 mi), Clifton (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023