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Opdyke, IL
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Illinois.
Population
246
Land area
0.5sq mi
People per sq mi
466
ZIP codes
0
Opdyke and its ZIP codes
Opdyke at a glance
- Opdyke is about 2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Opdyke, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Opdyke.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,848
19,432 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,893
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $8,394 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Opdyke, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
780
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Opdyke, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.6%
U.S. 33.3% +6.3 pts
Diabetes
13.1%
U.S. 12.1% +1.0 pts
Smoking
18.3%
U.S. 12.8% +5.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.3%
U.S. 11.1% -1.8 pts
Cities near Opdyke
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belle RiveVillage | 3.3 mi | 1 |
| BlufordVillage | 5.3 mi | 1.6 |
| DahlgrenVillage | 7.1 mi | 1 |
| BonnieVillage | 7.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount VernonCity | 8.3 mi | 14.7 |
| KeenesVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.1 |
| InaVillage | 9.9 mi | 2.4 |
| NasonCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| EwingVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| Wayne CityVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| Belle Prairie CityTown | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WaltonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| WoodlawnVillage | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| MacedoniaVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| DixVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| SimsVillage | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Opdyke, IL in?
- Opdyke is in Jefferson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Opdyke, IL?
- About 246 people live in Opdyke, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Opdyke?
- Nearby places include Belle Rive (3.3 mi), Bluford (5.3 mi), Dahlgren (7.1 mi), Bonnie (7.5 mi), Mount Vernon (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023