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Tampico, IL
Village in Whiteside County, Illinois.
Population
565
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Tampico and its ZIP codes
Tampico at a glance
- Tampico is about 6.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,250, 33% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,000 (67% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,000 a month.
Local data for Tampico, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tampico, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,250
Poverty rate
13.0%
Median home value
$86,000
Median rent
$1,000/mo
Homeownership
89.2%
Bachelor's or higher
10.0%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (123), Irish Americans (60), Swedish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Whiteside County. PPP loans are for Tampico.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,349
20,285 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,536
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $6,611 per person
How people get to work
Tampico, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.9%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.2%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tampico, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
158
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 13°F
36.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tampico, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.7%
U.S. 12.8% +2.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Tampico
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Deer GroveVillage | 5.2 mi | 0.4 |
| ProphetstownCity | 8.3 mi | 1.3 |
| New BedfordVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.2 |
| ComoCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 1.1 |
| LyndonVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.8 |
| HooppoleVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| Rock FallsCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| GaltCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| WalnutVillage | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| SterlingCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| ManliusVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| HarmonVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| NelsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| MorrisonCity | 15 mi | 2.5 |
| ErieVillage | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| AnnawanTown | 17 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tampico, IL in?
- Tampico is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Tampico, IL?
- About 565 people live in Tampico, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tampico?
- Nearby places include Deer Grove (5.2 mi), Prophetstown (8.3 mi), New Bedford (8.9 mi), Como (9.3 mi), Lyndon (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023