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Tennessee, IL
Village in McDonough County, Illinois.
Population
160
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
376
ZIP codes
0
Tennessee and its ZIP codes
Tennessee at a glance
- Tennessee is 64% denser than Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Tennessee, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McDonough County. PPP loans are for Tennessee.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,003
9,955 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,383
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$159M
FY 2026, $5,855 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Tennessee, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
684
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
8
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 15°F
39.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tennessee, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.8%
U.S. 12.8% +5.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.6%
U.S. 11.1% -3.5 pts
Cities near Tennessee
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ColchesterCity | 2.5 mi | 1.2 |
| PlymouthVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.6 |
| MacombCity | 9.6 mi | 10.7 |
| BlandinsvilleVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| SciotaVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| Good HopeVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| IndustryVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| La HarpeCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| AugustaVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| BentleyTown | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| BardolphVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| CarthageCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| LittletonVillage | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| BowenVillage | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| AdairCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| FerrisVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tennessee, IL in?
- Tennessee is in McDonough County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Tennessee, IL?
- About 160 people live in Tennessee, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tennessee?
- Nearby places include Colchester (2.5 mi), Plymouth (9.3 mi), Macomb (9.6 mi), Blandinsville (9.9 mi), Sciota (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023