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Dowell, IL
Village in Jackson County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 62927.
Population
299
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
766
ZIP codes
1
Dowell and its ZIP codes
Dowell at a glance
- Dowell is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Dowell, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Dowell.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Dowell, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
47.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dowell, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.7%
U.S. 33.3% +9.4 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
ZIP codes in Dowell
1 in or overlapping Dowell. Population shown
Cities near Dowell
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElkvilleVillage | 2.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Du QuoinCity | 4.2 mi | 7 |
| VergennesVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| St. JohnsVillage | 6.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.1 |
| De SotoVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| HurstCity | 9 mi | 0.9 |
| BushVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| North CityVillage | 10 mi | 2.2 |
| ZeiglerCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| ChristopherCity | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| ValierVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PinckneyvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dowell, IL in?
- Dowell is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Dowell, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Dowell include 62927.
- What is the population of Dowell, IL?
- About 299 people live in Dowell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dowell?
- Nearby places include Elkville (2.1 mi), Du Quoin (4.2 mi), Vergennes (6.1 mi), St. Johns (6.5 mi), Mulkeytown (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023