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Standard City, IL
Village in Macoupin County, Illinois.
Population
182
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
286
ZIP codes
0
Standard City and its ZIP codes
Standard City at a glance
- Standard City is 25% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Macoupin County. PPP loans are for Standard City.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Sep 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,139
9,921 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,247
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$335M
FY 2026, $7,439 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Standard City, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
575
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
40.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Standard City, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Standard City
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NilwoodTown | 3.5 mi | 0.5 |
| GirardCity | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| WaggonerVillage | 7.2 mi | 0.2 |
| CarlinvilleCity | 7.6 mi | 3.4 |
| FarmersvilleVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.7 |
| VirdenCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| RaymondVillage | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| PalmyraVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| ThayerVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HarvelVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| HettickVillage | 14 mi | 0.4 |
| LitchfieldCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| ModestoVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| East GillespieVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| GillespieCity | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| AuburnCity | 16 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Standard City, IL in?
- Standard City is in Macoupin County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Standard City, IL?
- About 182 people live in Standard City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Standard City?
- Nearby places include Nilwood (3.5 mi), Girard (6.4 mi), Waggoner (7.2 mi), Carlinville (7.6 mi), Farmersville (9.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023