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Paloma, IL
Census-designated place in Adams County, Illinois.
Population
161
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
553
ZIP codes
0
Paloma and its ZIP codes
Paloma at a glance
- Paloma is about 2.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Paloma, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Adams County. PPP loans are for Paloma.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,401
32,380 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,377
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$467M
FY 2026, $7,102 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Paloma, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
520
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
74
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
36.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Paloma, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities near Paloma
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CoatsburgVillage | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| FowlerCensus-designated place | 3.4 mi | 0.1 |
| ColumbusVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.2 |
| BloomfieldCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| MendonVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.9 |
| Camp PointVillage | 7.1 mi | 1.3 |
| BurtonCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 0.3 |
| LoraineVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| UrsaVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| LibertyVillage | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| AdamsCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.2 |
| MarcellineCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0 |
| QuincyCity | 11 mi | 15.9 |
| GoldenVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ClaytonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| La PrairieVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Paloma, IL in?
- Paloma is in Adams County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Paloma, IL?
- About 161 people live in Paloma, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Paloma?
- Nearby places include Coatsburg (2 mi), Fowler (3.4 mi), Columbus (3.7 mi), Bloomfield (5.6 mi), Mendon (6.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023