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Valmeyer, IL
Village in Monroe County, Illinois.
Population
1,090
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
0
Valmeyer and its ZIP codes
Valmeyer at a glance
- Valmeyer is 39% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $94,821 a year, 14% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $223,200 (15% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,145 a month.
Local data for Valmeyer, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Valmeyer, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$94,821
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$223,200
Median rent
$1,145/mo
Homeownership
79.6%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
45.7
Average commute
28.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (523), Irish Americans (160), Italian Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Valmeyer.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,694
8,577 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$77,807
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$257M
FY 2026, $7,342 per person
How people get to work
Valmeyer, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.3%
- Carpooled2.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home14.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Valmeyer, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
387
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
135
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 22°F
43.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Valmeyer, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
9.2%
U.S. 12.1% -2.9 pts
Smoking
12.7%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Valmeyer
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pevely, MOCity | 5.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Kimmswick, MOCity | 5.3 mi | 0.2 |
| Imperial, MOCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Barnhart, MOCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 5 |
| Herculaneum, MOCity | 6.4 mi | 4.2 |
| MaeystownVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.3 |
| Crystal City, MOCity | 7.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Horine, MOCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.7 |
| WaterlooCity | 8.5 mi | 8.3 |
| Festus, MOCity | 8.7 mi | 5.9 |
| Arnold, MOCity | 9 mi | 11.5 |
| Oakville, MOCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 15.9 |
| FultsVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| ColumbiaCity | 11 mi | 10.6 |
| Mehlville, MOCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 7.5 |
| FloravilleCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Valmeyer, IL in?
- Valmeyer is in Monroe County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Valmeyer, IL?
- About 1,090 people live in Valmeyer, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Valmeyer?
- Nearby places include Pevely, MO (5.1 mi), Kimmswick, MO (5.3 mi), Imperial, MO (5.9 mi), Barnhart, MO (6.3 mi), Herculaneum, MO (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023