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Meredosia, IL
Village in Morgan County, Illinois.
Population
871
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,008
ZIP codes
0
Meredosia and its ZIP codes
Meredosia at a glance
- Meredosia is about 4.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $54,485, 35% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $65,300 (75% below Illinois) and median rent is $704 a month.
Local data for Meredosia, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meredosia, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$54,485
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$65,300
Median rent
$704/mo
Homeownership
74.6%
Bachelor's or higher
6.2%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (274), Irish Americans (73), Jamaican Americans (24).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morgan County. PPP loans are for Meredosia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,333
14,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,806
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $6,675 per person
How people get to work
Meredosia, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled6.6%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meredosia, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
77
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meredosia, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
16.9%
U.S. 12.8% +4.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Meredosia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BluffsVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.9 |
| NaplesTown | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| VersaillesVillage | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| ExeterVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.7 |
| OxvilleCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0 |
| ChapinVillage | 9.3 mi | 1 |
| ConcordVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Valley CityVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| ArenzvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| PerryVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MerrittCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| RiggstonCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0 |
| GriggsvilleCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| BeardstownCity | 14 mi | 3.7 |
| RipleyVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| FlorenceVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Meredosia, IL in?
- Meredosia is in Morgan County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Meredosia, IL?
- About 871 people live in Meredosia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Meredosia?
- Nearby places include Bluffs (5.8 mi), Naples (6.3 mi), Versailles (6.7 mi), Exeter (8.4 mi), Oxville (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023