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Vergennes, IL
Village in Jackson County, Illinois.
Population
303
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
861
ZIP codes
0
Vergennes and its ZIP codes
Vergennes at a glance
- Vergennes is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Vergennes, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Vergennes.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,060
27,609 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,957
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$312M
FY 2026, $5,897 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Vergennes, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,062
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 25°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vergennes, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
15.5%
U.S. 12.8% +2.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.3%
U.S. 11.1% -2.8 pts
Cities near Vergennes
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElkvilleVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.8 |
| DowellVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.4 |
| HarrisonCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.1 |
| De SotoVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| AvaCity | 8.6 mi | 1.1 |
| Du QuoinCity | 8.8 mi | 7 |
| MurphysboroCity | 9.2 mi | 5.2 |
| St. JohnsVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Campbell HillVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| HurstCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BushVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| RoyaltonVillage | 12 mi | 1.1 |
| PinckneyvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| BlairsvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1 |
| MulkeytownCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| CarbondaleCity | 14 mi | 17.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vergennes, IL in?
- Vergennes is in Jackson County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Vergennes, IL?
- About 303 people live in Vergennes, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vergennes?
- Nearby places include Elkville (5.7 mi), Dowell (6.1 mi), Harrison (7.4 mi), De Soto (8.6 mi), Ava (8.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023