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Wapella, IL
Village in De Witt County, Illinois.
Population
480
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
872
ZIP codes
0
Wapella and its ZIP codes
Wapella at a glance
- Wapella is about 3.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Wapella, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for De Witt County. PPP loans are for Wapella.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$72,067
5,070 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,727
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $7,421 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wapella, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
345
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
23
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 16°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wapella, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
14.2%
U.S. 12.8% +1.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Wapella
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClintonCity | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| HeyworthVillage | 6.9 mi | 3.3 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| WaynesvilleVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.3 |
| De WittVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| KenneyVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| MaroaCity | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| McLeanVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| WeldonVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| DownsVillage | 13 mi | 3 |
| BeasonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| Le RoyCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| ShirleyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| AtlantaCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| ChestnutCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.1 |
| Farmer CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wapella, IL in?
- Wapella is in De Witt County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Wapella, IL?
- About 480 people live in Wapella, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wapella?
- Nearby places include Clinton (4.8 mi), Heyworth (6.9 mi), Lane (8.6 mi), Waynesville (8.8 mi), De Witt (9.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023