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Niota, IL
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
39
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
75
ZIP codes
0
Niota and its ZIP codes
Niota at a glance
- Niota is 67% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Niota, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Niota.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Niota, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 17°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niota, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.0%
U.S. 33.3% +7.7 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Niota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Madison, IACity | 3.2 mi | 9.6 |
| PontoosucVillage | 4.2 mi | 1.4 |
| Dallas CityCity | 6.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Wever, IACensus-designated place | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| NauvooCity | 7 mi | 3.4 |
| Montrose, IACity | 9.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Denmark, IACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.7 |
| Augusta, IACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| West Point, IACity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| FerrisVillage | 12 mi | 2 |
| Sandusky, IACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| Franklin, IACity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LomaxVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak Hills, IACensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| CarmanCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| Donnellson, IACity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niota, IL in?
- Niota is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Niota, IL?
- About 39 people live in Niota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niota?
- Nearby places include Fort Madison, IA (3.2 mi), Pontoosuc (4.2 mi), Dallas City (6.6 mi), Wever, IA (6.9 mi), Nauvoo (7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023