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Media, IL
Village in Henderson County, Illinois.
Population
153
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
90
ZIP codes
0
Media and its ZIP codes
Media at a glance
- Media is 61% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Media, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Henderson County. PPP loans are for Media.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,267
1,176 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,143
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$62.26M
FY 2026, $9,748 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Media, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
379
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
75
2.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
37.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Media, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.8%
U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts
Diabetes
12.7%
U.S. 12.1% +0.6 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
Cities near Media
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StronghurstVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| RaritanVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| BiggsvilleVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.3 |
| KirkwoodVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| GladstoneVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.4 |
| RosevilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| CarmanCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| GulfportVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| OquawkaVillage | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| MonmouthCity | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| LomaxVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| La HarpeCity | 15 mi | 1.4 |
| SciotaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| BlandinsvilleVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| Burlington, IACity | 16 mi | 14.4 |
| Oak Hills, IACensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Media, IL in?
- Media is in Henderson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Media, IL?
- About 153 people live in Media, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Media?
- Nearby places include Stronghurst (4.3 mi), Raritan (5.2 mi), Biggsville (5.9 mi), Kirkwood (8.1 mi), Gladstone (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023