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Modesto, IL
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Population
145
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
259
ZIP codes
0
Modesto and its ZIP codes
Local data for Modesto, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Modesto.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Modesto, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Modesto, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Modesto
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmyraVillage | 3.4 mi | 1 |
| ScottvilleVillage | 6.6 mi | 1 |
| WaverlyCity | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| HettickVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.4 |
| FranklinVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| NilwoodTown | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| GirardCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| VirdenCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| ThayerVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| AuburnCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| Standard CityVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| LoamiVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| GreenfieldCity | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| CarlinvilleCity | 16 mi | 3.4 |
| MurrayvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| ChesterfieldVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Modesto, IL in?
- Modesto is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Modesto, IL?
- About 145 people live in Modesto, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Modesto?
- Nearby places include Palmyra (3.4 mi), Scottville (6.6 mi), Waverly (7.8 mi), Hettick (9.1 mi), Franklin (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023