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Metcalf, IL
Village in Edgar County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61940.
Population
139
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
234
ZIP codes
1
Metcalf and its ZIP codes
Local data for Metcalf, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Edgar County. PPP loans are for Metcalf.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,399
7,158 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,558
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $7,208 per person
PPP loans
$184K
5 loans, 15 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Metcalf, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
335
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
9
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 17°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metcalf, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.9%
U.S. 33.3% +3.6 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.8%
U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
ZIP codes in Metcalf
1 in or overlapping Metcalf. Population shown
Cities near Metcalf
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HumeVillage | 3.3 mi | 0.6 |
| ChrismanCity | 7.1 mi | 0.7 |
| SidellVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BroctonVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| NewmanCity | 9.4 mi | 0.6 |
| IndianolaVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.4 |
| AllertonVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Ridge FarmVillage | 11 mi | 3.1 |
| RedmonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| BroadlandsVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| OlivetCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.5 |
| ParisCity | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| LongviewVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| OaklandCity | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| GeorgetownCity | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| St. Bernice, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metcalf, IL in?
- Metcalf is in Edgar County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Metcalf, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Metcalf include 61940.
- What is the population of Metcalf, IL?
- About 139 people live in Metcalf, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metcalf?
- Nearby places include Hume (3.3 mi), Chrisman (7.1 mi), Sidell (7.7 mi), Brocton (8.8 mi), Newman (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023