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Menard County, IL
6 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Menard County, Illinois.
Population
12,095
Land area
314sq mi
People per sq mi
38
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Menard County
Menard County at a glance
- Menard County is 83% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $82,176, close to the Illinois median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $185,500 (30% below Illinois) and median rent is $885 a month.
- Its largest cities are Petersburg (2,341), Athens (2,102) and Lake Petersburg (928).
Local data for Menard County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Menard County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,176
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$185,500
Prices +8.4% in a year
Median rent
$885/mo
Homeownership
79.5%
Bachelor's or higher
28.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
26.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,422), Irish Americans (1,330), Italian Americans (460).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,977
1,858 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,789
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$90.5M
FY 2026, $7,361 per person
PPP loans
$13.4M
519 loans, 1,763 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$85.8K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Menard County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled4.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Menard County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
328
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Menard County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Menard County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Menard County, IL?
- Petersburg is the largest city or town in Menard County, with about 2,341 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Menard County?
- Menard County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62613, 62642, 62673, 62675, 62688.
- What is the population of Menard County, IL?
- About 12,095 people live in Menard County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Menard County?
- Menard County borders Sangamon County, Logan County, Cass County, Mason County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023