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Preemption, IL
Census-designated place in Mercer County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61276.
Population
127
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
114
ZIP codes
1
Preemption and its ZIP codes
Preemption at a glance
- Preemption is 50% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Preemption, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Preemption.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,448
3,190 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,164
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$118M
FY 2026, $7,501 per person
PPP loans
$7,103
1 loan, 1 job reported
Environment and hazard risk
Preemption, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
38.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Preemption, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
ZIP codes in Preemption
1 in or overlapping Preemption. Population shown
Cities near Preemption
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MathervilleVillage | 3.9 mi | 0.4 |
| SherrardVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.9 |
| CableCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.1 |
| ReynoldsVillage | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 1.7 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 7 mi | 0.7 |
| Taylor RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 1.6 |
| ViolaVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.8 |
| SwedonaCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| HamletCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MilanVillage | 8.6 mi | 6.3 |
| WindsorVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| EdgingtonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1 |
| OrionVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Preemption, IL in?
- Preemption is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What ZIP codes are in Preemption, IL?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Preemption include 61276.
- What is the population of Preemption, IL?
- About 127 people live in Preemption, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Preemption?
- Nearby places include Matherville (3.9 mi), Sherrard (4.3 mi), Cable (4.6 mi), Reynolds (5 mi), Coyne Center (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023