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Fisher, IL
Village in Champaign County, Illinois.
Population
1,605
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,207
ZIP codes
0
Fisher and its ZIP codes
Fisher at a glance
- Fisher is about 5.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $97,702, 17% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $190,100 (28% below Illinois) and median rent is $917 a month.
Local data for Fisher, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fisher, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$97,702
Poverty rate
2.1%
Median home value
$190,100
Median rent
$917/mo
Homeownership
87.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.0%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
29.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (386), Irish Americans (254), Dutch Americans (51).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Fisher.
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
$1.3B
FY 2026, $6,524 per person
How people get to work
Fisher, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.3%
- Carpooled8.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home14.8%
Average one-way commute: 29.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fisher, 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 Fisher, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
8.5%
U.S. 12.1% -3.6 pts
Smoking
10.6%
U.S. 12.8% -2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Fisher
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 0.1 |
| FooslandVillage | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Lake of the WoodsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.7 |
| MahometVillage | 8.9 mi | 9.7 |
| BellflowerVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| ThomasboroVillage | 10 mi | 1 |
| Gibson CityCity | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| MansfieldVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ElliottVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RantoulVillage | 11 mi | 8.5 |
| SaybrookVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| LudlowVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BondvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ChampaignCity | 15 mi | 23 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Farmer CityCity | 16 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fisher, IL in?
- Fisher is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Fisher, IL?
- About 1,605 people live in Fisher, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fisher?
- Nearby places include Dewey (3.7 mi), Foosland (5 mi), Lake of the Woods (7.6 mi), Mahomet (8.9 mi), Bellflower (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023