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Palestine, IL
Village in Crawford County, Illinois.
Population
1,430
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,812
ZIP codes
0
Palestine and its ZIP codes
Palestine at a glance
- Palestine is about 7.9 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,850, 25% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 (69% below Illinois) and median rent is $719 a month.
Local data for Palestine, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Palestine, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,850
Poverty rate
15.0%
Median home value
$81,300
Median rent
$719/mo
Homeownership
83.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.0%
Median age
45.6
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (279), Irish Americans (149), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Crawford County. PPP loans are for Palestine.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$66,794
7,629 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,038
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $6,175 per person
How people get to work
Palestine, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.4%
- Carpooled11.4%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home2.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Palestine, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
315
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
20
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 23°F
46.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Palestine, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
17.5%
U.S. 12.8% +4.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Palestine
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Merom, INTown | 4.6 mi | 0.4 |
| RobinsonCity | 6.5 mi | 4.7 |
| Flat RockVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| HutsonvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.6 |
| New Lebanon, INCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Graysville, INCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.1 |
| StoyVillage | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| West YorkCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Carlisle, INTown | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| Paxton, INCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| Oaktown, INTown | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| Sullivan, INCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| RussellvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AnnapolisCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| West UnionCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| Fairbanks, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Palestine, IL in?
- Palestine is in Crawford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Palestine, IL?
- About 1,430 people live in Palestine, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Palestine?
- Nearby places include Merom, IN (4.6 mi), Robinson (6.5 mi), Flat Rock (7.3 mi), Hutsonville (7.9 mi), New Lebanon, IN (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023