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Harding, IL
Census-designated place in LaSalle County, Illinois.
Population
18
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
106
ZIP codes
0
Harding and its ZIP codes
Harding at a glance
- Harding is 54% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Harding, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for LaSalle County. PPP loans are for Harding.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,975
38,720 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,510
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$719M
FY 2026, $6,555 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Harding, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
825
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
222
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 12°F
36.7 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Harding, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Harding
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EarlvilleCity | 6.2 mi | 1.2 |
| SerenaCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.2 |
| WedronCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 0.5 |
| LelandVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.5 |
| SheridanVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.1 |
| TriumphCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.1 |
| DaytonCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 1.8 |
| OttawaCity | 11 mi | 14.9 |
| Lake HolidayCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| SomonaukVillage | 12 mi | 2.5 |
| Troy GroveVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| NaplateVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| MillingtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| Paw PawVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| NewarkVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| MendotaCity | 14 mi | 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Harding, IL in?
- Harding is in LaSalle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Harding, IL?
- About 18 people live in Harding, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Harding?
- Nearby places include Earlville (6.2 mi), Serena (6.5 mi), Wedron (6.8 mi), Leland (7.1 mi), Sheridan (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023