Checked
Towanda, IL
Village in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
350
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
470
ZIP codes
0
Towanda and its ZIP codes
Towanda at a glance
- Towanda is about 2.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Towanda, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Towanda.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Towanda, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 16°F
39.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Towanda, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.2%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.1%
U.S. 12.1% -2.0 pts
Smoking
10.5%
U.S. 12.8% -2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
4.9%
U.S. 11.1% -6.2 pts
Cities near Towanda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NormalTown | 5.2 mi | 18.7 |
| HudsonVillage | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BloomingtonCity | 7.5 mi | 27.1 |
| LexingtonCity | 8.8 mi | 2 |
| KappaVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.2 |
| DownsVillage | 11 mi | 3 |
| Twin GroveCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4 |
| CarlockVillage | 12 mi | 0.4 |
| EllsworthVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| GridleyVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| El PasoCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| DanversVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ColfaxVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| ChenoaCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Towanda, IL in?
- Towanda is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Towanda, IL?
- About 350 people live in Towanda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Towanda?
- Nearby places include Normal (5.2 mi), Hudson (5.5 mi), Bloomington (7.5 mi), Lexington (8.8 mi), Kappa (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023