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Fithian, IL
Village in Vermilion County, Illinois.
Population
578
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,510
ZIP codes
0
Fithian and its ZIP codes
Fithian at a glance
- Fithian is about 6.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $80,500, 3% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,000 (55% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,039 a month.
Local data for Fithian, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fithian, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$80,500
Poverty rate
10.4%
Median home value
$118,000
Median rent
$1,039/mo
Homeownership
84.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.9%
Median age
50.0
Average commute
23.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (97), Irish Americans (58), Italian Americans (17).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vermilion County. PPP loans are for Fithian.
Unemployment rate
4.7%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,590
25,378 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,819
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$499M
FY 2026, $6,728 per person
How people get to work
Fithian, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.7%
- Carpooled0.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fithian, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
755
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
43
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fithian, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Fithian
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MuncieVillage | 1.6 mi | 0.2 |
| OgdenVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| OakwoodVillage | 5 mi | 0.9 |
| FairmountVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HomerVillage | 7.3 mi | 1 |
| RoyalVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.2 |
| St. JosephVillage | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| CatlinVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.8 |
| TiltonVillage | 12 mi | 3.8 |
| SidneyVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| WestvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DanvilleCity | 13 mi | 17.9 |
| BelgiumVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| PotomacVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| AllertonVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fithian, IL in?
- Fithian is in Vermilion County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Fithian, IL?
- About 578 people live in Fithian, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fithian?
- Nearby places include Muncie (1.6 mi), Ogden (4.4 mi), Oakwood (5 mi), Fairmount (5.4 mi), Homer (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023