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Weldon, IL
Village in De Witt County, Illinois.
Population
350
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,311
ZIP codes
0
Weldon and its ZIP codes
Weldon at a glance
- Weldon is about 5.7 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Weldon, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for De Witt County. PPP loans are for Weldon.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.5 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
Weldon, 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° / 17°F
39.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Weldon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.0%
U.S. 33.3% +4.7 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.0%
U.S. 12.8% +2.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Weldon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| De WittVillage | 4.6 mi | 0.2 |
| LaneCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| De LandVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CiscoVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| ArgentaVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| Farmer CityCity | 11 mi | 2.4 |
| MonticelloCity | 11 mi | 4 |
| ClintonCity | 11 mi | 3.6 |
| MaroaCity | 12 mi | 1.8 |
| White HeathCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| WapellaVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| OreanaVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| MansfieldVillage | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| Le RoyCity | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Cerro GordoVillage | 16 mi | 0.7 |
| BementVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Weldon, IL in?
- Weldon is in De Witt County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Weldon, IL?
- About 350 people live in Weldon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Weldon?
- Nearby places include De Witt (4.6 mi), Lane (5.6 mi), De Land (5.8 mi), Cisco (7.8 mi), Argenta (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023