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Findlay, IL
Village in Shelby County, Illinois.
Population
674
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
730
ZIP codes
0
Findlay and its ZIP codes
Findlay at a glance
- Findlay is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $55,417, 34% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,000 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $813 a month.
Local data for Findlay, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Findlay, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,417
Poverty rate
20.9%
Median home value
$88,000
Median rent
$813/mo
Homeownership
87.1%
Bachelor's or higher
9.9%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (170), Irish Americans (41), Italian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Findlay.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,258
4,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,517
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $6,650 per person
How people get to work
Findlay, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Findlay, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
372
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Findlay, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.1%
U.S. 11.1% -4.0 pts
Cities near Findlay
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WesterveltCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 7.8 mi | 4.1 |
| BethanyVillage | 8.4 mi | 1 |
| SullivanCity | 9.1 mi | 2.8 |
| WindsorCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| StrasburgVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Dalton CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Tower HillVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| GaysVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LovingtonVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| AssumptionCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| MaconCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Findlay, IL in?
- Findlay is in Shelby County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Findlay, IL?
- About 674 people live in Findlay, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Findlay?
- Nearby places include Westervelt (6.4 mi), Shelbyville (7.8 mi), Bethany (8.4 mi), Sullivan (9.1 mi), Windsor (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023