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Homer, IL
Village in Champaign County, Illinois.
Population
1,245
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,271
ZIP codes
0
Homer and its ZIP codes
Homer at a glance
- Homer is about 5.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,875, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $146,200 (44% below Illinois) and median rent is $979 a month.
Local data for Homer, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Homer, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,875
Poverty rate
11.0%
Median home value
$146,200
Median rent
$979/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
14.5%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (258), Irish Americans (77), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Homer.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.6 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
Homer, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.3%
- Carpooled3.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Homer, 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
84° / 18°F
41.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Homer, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.5%
U.S. 11.1% -4.6 pts
Cities near Homer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OgdenVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| SidneyVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.6 |
| FairmountVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| St. JosephVillage | 7 mi | 2.1 |
| FithianVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MuncieVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.2 |
| AllertonVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| BroadlandsVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| PhiloVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| OakwoodVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| SidellVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| RoyalVillage | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| LongviewVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| CatlinVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| IndianolaVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| UrbanaCity | 14 mi | 11.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Homer, IL in?
- Homer is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Homer, IL?
- About 1,245 people live in Homer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Homer?
- Nearby places include Ogden (5.7 mi), Sidney (6.1 mi), Fairmount (6.9 mi), St. Joseph (7 mi), Fithian (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023