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Scott County, IL
10 cities and towns and 5 ZIP codes in Scott County, Illinois.
Population
4,937
Land area
251sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
5
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 91% less dense than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $66,705 a year, 20% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,400 (63% below Illinois) and median rent is $689 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Winchester (1,498), Bluffs (531) and Alsey (258).
Local data for Scott County, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,705
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$96,400
Prices +4.1% in a year
Median rent
$689/mo
Homeownership
79.0%
Bachelor's or higher
21.5%
Median age
46.0
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,414), Irish Americans (702), Italian Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,048
927 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,010
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.5M
FY 2026, $6,566 per person
PPP loans
$8.4M
353 loans, 935 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$12.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled6.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
235
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, IL?
- Winchester is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 1,498 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 5 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 62610, 62621, 62663, 62665, 62694.
- What is the population of Scott County, IL?
- About 4,937 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Morgan County, Pike County, Greene County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023