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Montrose, IL
Village in Effingham County, Illinois.
Population
255
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
400
ZIP codes
0
Montrose and its ZIP codes
Montrose at a glance
- Montrose is 75% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Montrose, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Montrose.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,283
23,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Montrose, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Montrose, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.2%
U.S. 33.3% -1.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.9%
U.S. 11.1% -5.2 pts
Cities near Montrose
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TeutopolisVillage | 6 mi | 2 |
| DieterichVillage | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| SigelTown | 7.3 mi | 0.3 |
| JewettVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| WheelerVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.6 |
| EffinghamCity | 9.7 mi | 10.8 |
| ToledoVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| NeogaCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| HidalgoVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Rose HillVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenupVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| WatsonVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| ShumwayVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| TrillaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| StewardsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| JanesvilleCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Montrose, IL in?
- Montrose is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Montrose, IL?
- About 255 people live in Montrose, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Montrose?
- Nearby places include Teutopolis (6 mi), Dieterich (7.3 mi), Sigel (7.3 mi), Jewett (8 mi), Wheeler (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023