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Thebes, IL
Village in Alexander County, Illinois.
Population
353
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
202
ZIP codes
0
Thebes and its ZIP codes
Local data for Thebes, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alexander County. PPP loans are for Thebes.
Unemployment rate
5.6%
Aug 2026, -2.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,124
859 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.3M
FY 2026, $10,740 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Thebes, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
895
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
3.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 26°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Thebes, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.3%
U.S. 33.3% +10.0 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
19.8%
U.S. 12.8% +7.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near Thebes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Commerce, MOVillage | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Kelso, MOVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Scott City, MOCity | 5.5 mi | 4.9 |
| East Cape GirardeauVillage | 6.1 mi | 2 |
| Olive BranchCensus-designated place | 6.1 mi | 9.4 |
| McClureVillage | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Cape Girardeau, MOCity | 8.3 mi | 29.3 |
| New Hamburg, MOCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.9 |
| Benton, MOCity | 9.9 mi | 0.6 |
| Lambert, MOVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.1 |
| TammsVillage | 10 mi | 2.3 |
| UnityCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Dutchtown, MOCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| Chaffee, MOCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| PulaskiVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| Gordonville, MOVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Thebes, IL in?
- Thebes is in Alexander County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Thebes, IL?
- About 353 people live in Thebes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Thebes?
- Nearby places include Commerce, MO (3.7 mi), Kelso, MO (5.5 mi), Scott City, MO (5.5 mi), East Cape Girardeau (6.1 mi), Olive Branch (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023