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Penfield, IL

Census-designated place in Champaign County, Illinois.

Population

190

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

739

ZIP codes

0

Penfield and its ZIP codes

Penfield at a glance

  • Penfield is about 3.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.

Local data for Penfield, IL

Counts from official public data

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Penfield.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.9%

Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$65,778

95,049 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,853

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.3B

FY 2026, $6,524 per person

Champaign County economyFederal spending

Environment and hazard risk

Penfield, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

891

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

157

0.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 16°F

40.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Penfield, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

35.0%

U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts

Diabetes

12.3%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.0%

U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.4%

U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts

Cities near Penfield

Frequently asked questions

What county is Penfield, IL in?
Penfield is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the population of Penfield, IL?
About 190 people live in Penfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Penfield?
Nearby places include Gifford (4 mi), Potomac (7.6 mi), Royal (7.6 mi), Rantoul (10 mi), Ludlow (11 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023