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Swedona, IL
Census-designated place in Mercer County, Illinois.
Population
64
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
226
ZIP codes
0
Swedona and its ZIP codes
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Mercer County. PPP loans are for Swedona.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -1.1 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
Environment and hazard risk
Swedona, 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 Swedona, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
9.3%
U.S. 12.1% -2.8 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Swedona
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CableCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 1.1 |
| SherrardVillage | 3.5 mi | 0.9 |
| OphiemCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 1.2 |
| Lynn CenterCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 0.2 |
| WindsorVillage | 5.4 mi | 0.4 |
| OrionVillage | 6 mi | 0.9 |
| AlphaVillage | 6.9 mi | 0.3 |
| PreemptionCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.1 |
| AndoverVillage | 8 mi | 1 |
| MathervilleVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.4 |
| ViolaVillage | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| OscoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.2 |
| WoodhullVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Coyne CenterCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.7 |
| Coal ValleyVillage | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| Oak GroveVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Swedona, IL in?
- Swedona is in Mercer County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Swedona, IL?
- About 64 people live in Swedona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Swedona?
- Nearby places include Cable (3.2 mi), Sherrard (3.5 mi), Ophiem (3.6 mi), Lynn Center (4.4 mi), Windsor (5.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023