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Tolono, IL
Village in Champaign County, Illinois.
Population
3,566
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,730
ZIP codes
0
Tolono and its ZIP codes
Tolono at a glance
- Tolono is about 7.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $69,653 a year, 16% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,600 (21% below Illinois) and median rent is $945 a month.
Local data for Tolono, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tolono, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,653
Poverty rate
4.6%
Median home value
$208,600
Median rent
$945/mo
Homeownership
70.6%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
34.5
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (607), Irish Americans (511), Polish Americans (209).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Champaign County. PPP loans are for Tolono.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,778
95,049 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,853
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.34B
FY 2026, $6,524 per person
How people get to work
Tolono, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone91.2%
- Carpooled3.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home4.4%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tolono, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
891
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
157
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tolono, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.0%
U.S. 33.3% -1.3 pts
Diabetes
9.0%
U.S. 12.1% -3.1 pts
Smoking
12.2%
U.S. 12.8% -0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.8%
U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts
Cities near Tolono
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SavoyVillage | 4.3 mi | 3.3 |
| SadorusVillage | 4.6 mi | 1 |
| PesotumVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.6 |
| PhiloVillage | 5.9 mi | 0.8 |
| ChampaignCity | 8.3 mi | 23 |
| UrbanaCity | 9 mi | 11.8 |
| BondvilleVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| SidneyVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| IvesdaleVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Villa GroveCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| SeymourCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| LongviewVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| TuscolaCity | 13 mi | 2.9 |
| CamargoVillage | 14 mi | 1.3 |
| White HeathCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| St. JosephVillage | 15 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tolono, IL in?
- Tolono is in Champaign County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Tolono, IL?
- About 3,566 people live in Tolono, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tolono?
- Nearby places include Savoy (4.3 mi), Sadorus (4.6 mi), Pesotum (5.5 mi), Philo (5.9 mi), Champaign (8.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023