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Pontoosuc, IL
Village in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
108
Land area
1.4sq mi
People per sq mi
77
ZIP codes
0
Pontoosuc and its ZIP codes
Pontoosuc at a glance
- Pontoosuc is 66% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Pontoosuc.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
Pontoosuc, 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 Pontoosuc, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.5%
U.S. 33.3% +8.2 pts
Diabetes
14.4%
U.S. 12.1% +2.3 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Pontoosuc
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dallas CityCity | 2.4 mi | 2.4 |
| NiotaCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 0.5 |
| Wever, IACensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Fort Madison, IACity | 7.3 mi | 9.6 |
| LomaxVillage | 8.2 mi | 1.2 |
| Oak Hills, IACensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Augusta, IACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Denmark, IACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| CarmanCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| NauvooCity | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| FerrisVillage | 11 mi | 2 |
| Burlington, IACity | 13 mi | 14.4 |
| Montrose, IACity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| La HarpeCity | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| West Burlington, IACity | 13 mi | 4.8 |
| West Point, IACity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pontoosuc, IL in?
- Pontoosuc is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Pontoosuc, IL?
- About 108 people live in Pontoosuc, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pontoosuc?
- Nearby places include Dallas City (2.4 mi), Niota (4.2 mi), Wever, IA (5.3 mi), Fort Madison, IA (7.3 mi), Lomax (8.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023