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Warsaw, IL
City in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
1,518
Land area
6.5sq mi
People per sq mi
233
ZIP codes
0
Warsaw and its ZIP codes
Warsaw at a glance
- The median household income is $58,750, 30% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,100 (64% below Illinois) and median rent is $838 a month.
Local data for Warsaw, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Warsaw, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
11.8%
Median home value
$96,100
Median rent
$838/mo
Homeownership
80.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (450), Irish Americans (230), Scottish Americans (106).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for Warsaw.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,353
4,257 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,715
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,713 per person
How people get to work
Warsaw, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.7%
- Carpooled3.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home7.8%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Warsaw, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
627
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
48
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
39.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Warsaw, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.7%
U.S. 33.3% +4.4 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.6%
U.S. 11.1% -4.5 pts
Cities near Warsaw
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandria, MOCity | 1.8 mi | 0.4 |
| Keokuk, IACity | 3.9 mi | 9.1 |
| HamiltonCity | 4.8 mi | 3.6 |
| Mooar, IACensus-designated place | 5.1 mi | 2.6 |
| Sandusky, IACensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Wayland, MOCity | 8.6 mi | 0.7 |
| ElvastonVillage | 9.7 mi | 0.8 |
| St. Francisville, MOCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 1.9 |
| Montrose, IACity | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| BascoVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| LimaVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| NauvooCity | 13 mi | 3.4 |
| Argyle, IACensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| West PointVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| MeyerCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| FerrisVillage | 16 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Warsaw, IL in?
- Warsaw is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Warsaw, IL?
- About 1,518 people live in Warsaw, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Warsaw?
- Nearby places include Alexandria, MO (1.8 mi), Keokuk, IA (3.9 mi), Hamilton (4.8 mi), Mooar, IA (5.1 mi), Sandusky, IA (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023