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Dewey, IL
Census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois.
Population
89
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
922
ZIP codes
0
Dewey and its ZIP codes
Dewey at a glance
- Dewey is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Dewey, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Dewey.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,778
95,049 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.34B
FY 2026, $6,524 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dewey, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 16°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dewey, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.2%
U.S. 11.1% -5.9 pts
Cities near Dewey
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FisherVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.3 |
| ThomasboroVillage | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| RantoulVillage | 7.5 mi | 8.5 |
| FooslandVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.7 |
| LudlowVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| ElliottVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| MahometVillage | 11 mi | 9.7 |
| Gibson CityCity | 11 mi | 2.3 |
| BellflowerVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PaxtonCity | 14 mi | 3 |
| MansfieldVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| GiffordVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| ChampaignCity | 14 mi | 23 |
| UrbanaCity | 15 mi | 11.8 |
| SaybrookVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dewey, IL in?
- Dewey is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Dewey, IL?
- About 89 people live in Dewey, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dewey?
- Nearby places include Fisher (3.7 mi), Thomasboro (7.3 mi), Rantoul (7.5 mi), Foosland (8.2 mi), Lake of the Woods (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023