Checked
Wellington, IL
Village in Iroquois County, Illinois.
Population
165
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
695
ZIP codes
0
Wellington and its ZIP codes
Wellington at a glance
- Wellington is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Wellington, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Iroquois County. PPP loans are for Wellington.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,637
7,015 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,524
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$215M
FY 2026, $7,925 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wellington, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
483
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
255
2.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 18°F
40.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wellington, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Wellington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MilfordVillage | 5.3 mi | 0.7 |
| HoopestonCity | 6.6 mi | 3.7 |
| East LynnCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Ambia, INTown | 9.8 mi | 0.2 |
| Cissna ParkVillage | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| RossvilleVillage | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| WoodlandVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| RankinVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| Tab, INCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| WatsekaCity | 16 mi | 2.9 |
| Pence, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| Raub, INCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Boswell, INTown | 16 mi | 0.9 |
| SheldonVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Earl Park, INTown | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| HenningVillage | 17 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wellington, IL in?
- Wellington is in Iroquois County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Wellington, IL?
- About 165 people live in Wellington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wellington?
- Nearby places include Milford (5.3 mi), Hoopeston (6.6 mi), East Lynn (8.5 mi), Ambia, IN (9.8 mi), Cissna Park (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023