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Shumway, IL
Village in Effingham County, Illinois.
Population
260
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
783
ZIP codes
0
Shumway and its ZIP codes
Shumway at a glance
- Shumway is about 3.4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Shumway, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Effingham County. PPP loans are for Shumway.
Unemployment rate
2.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,283
23,401 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,180
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$231M
FY 2026, $6,667 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Shumway, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
423
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 20°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Shumway, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.4%
U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
Cities near Shumway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| StewardsonVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.6 |
| EffinghamCity | 6.9 mi | 10.8 |
| Beecher CityVillage | 7.3 mi | 0.9 |
| SigelTown | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| TeutopolisVillage | 9.7 mi | 2 |
| AltamontCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| StrasburgVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| WatsonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| CowdenVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| NeogaCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| MontroseVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| St. ElmoCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| MasonTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| DieterichVillage | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 18 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Shumway, IL in?
- Shumway is in Effingham County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Shumway, IL?
- About 260 people live in Shumway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Shumway?
- Nearby places include Stewardson (5.7 mi), Effingham (6.9 mi), Beecher City (7.3 mi), Sigel (9 mi), Teutopolis (9.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023