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Gifford, IL
Village in Champaign County, Illinois.
Population
822
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,852
ZIP codes
0
Gifford and its ZIP codes
Gifford at a glance
- Gifford is about 8.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,964 a year, 8% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,200 (35% below Illinois) and median rent is $555 a month.
Local data for Gifford, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Gifford, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,964
Poverty rate
7.1%
Median home value
$171,200
Median rent
$555/mo
Homeownership
95.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
54.4
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (198), Irish Americans (97), Swedish Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Gifford.
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
$1.34B
FY 2026, $6,524 per person
How people get to work
Gifford, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.2%
- Carpooled9.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home7.6%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Gifford, 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 Gifford, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Gifford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PenfieldCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| RantoulVillage | 6.5 mi | 8.5 |
| LudlowVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| RoyalVillage | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| ThomasboroVillage | 9.9 mi | 1 |
| PaxtonCity | 11 mi | 3 |
| PotomacVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| RankinVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| St. JosephVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| OgdenVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| DeweyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| LodaVillage | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| FithianVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| MuncieVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| UrbanaCity | 16 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Gifford, IL in?
- Gifford is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Gifford, IL?
- About 822 people live in Gifford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Gifford?
- Nearby places include Penfield (4 mi), Rantoul (6.5 mi), Ludlow (7.7 mi), Royal (8.2 mi), Thomasboro (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023