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Washburn, IL
Village in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
945
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,308
ZIP codes
0
Washburn and its ZIP codes
Washburn at a glance
- Washburn is about 5.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $76,667 a year, 8% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $89,100 (66% below Illinois) and median rent is $856 a month.
Local data for Washburn, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Washburn, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$76,667
Poverty rate
7.5%
Median home value
$89,100
Median rent
$856/mo
Homeownership
83.7%
Bachelor's or higher
22.1%
Median age
43.4
Average commute
37.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (250), Irish Americans (91), Italian Americans (33).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Washburn.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
Washburn, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home5.5%
Average one-way commute: 37.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Washburn, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Washburn, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.1%
U.S. 33.3% +5.8 pts
Diabetes
10.7%
U.S. 12.1% -1.4 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Washburn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| La RoseVillage | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| VarnaVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| LaconCity | 9.1 mi | 1.6 |
| MetamoraVillage | 9.4 mi | 2.3 |
| HopewellVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.1 |
| RoanokeVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| TolucaCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BensonVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| SparlandVillage | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| ChillicotheCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MinonkCity | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| RutlandVillage | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| Germantown HillsVillage | 14 mi | 1.7 |
| HenryCity | 14 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Washburn, IL in?
- Washburn is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Washburn, IL?
- About 945 people live in Washburn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Washburn?
- Nearby places include Lowpoint (3.5 mi), La Rose (5 mi), Varna (8.4 mi), Lacon (9.1 mi), Metamora (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023