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Garrett, IL
Village in Douglas County, Illinois.
Population
88
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
818
ZIP codes
0
Garrett and its ZIP codes
Garrett at a glance
- Garrett is about 3.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Garrett.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$58,530
7,574 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,031
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$108M
FY 2026, $5,491 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Garrett, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
344
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
95
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Garrett, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.2%
U.S. 33.3% +7.9 pts
Diabetes
14.9%
U.S. 12.1% +2.8 pts
Smoking
19.9%
U.S. 12.8% +7.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.7%
U.S. 11.1% +0.6 pts
Cities near Garrett
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AtwoodVillage | 2 mi | 0.6 |
| ArthurVillage | 6.1 mi | 1.3 |
| TuscolaCity | 7.9 mi | 2.9 |
| HammondVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ArcolaCity | 10 mi | 2 |
| IvesdaleVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PesotumVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| BementVillage | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| LovingtonVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SadorusVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| CamargoVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| HumboldtVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| Villa GroveCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| LaPlaceCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Lake CityCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| TolonoVillage | 16 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Garrett, IL in?
- Garrett is in Douglas County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Garrett, IL?
- About 88 people live in Garrett, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Garrett?
- Nearby places include Atwood (2 mi), Arthur (6.1 mi), Tuscola (7.9 mi), Hammond (8.9 mi), Arcola (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023