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West Brooklyn, IL
Village in Lee County, Illinois.
Population
152
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,625
ZIP codes
0
West Brooklyn and its ZIP codes
West Brooklyn at a glance
- West Brooklyn is about 7.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for West Brooklyn, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lee County. PPP loans are for West Brooklyn.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,207
12,642 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,487
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$245M
FY 2026, $7,185 per person
Environment and hazard risk
West Brooklyn, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
471
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
93
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 12°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Brooklyn, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.4%
U.S. 33.3% +5.1 pts
Diabetes
11.2%
U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts
Smoking
15.9%
U.S. 12.8% +3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near West Brooklyn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ComptonVillage | 3.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SubletteVillage | 5.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Lee CenterCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| Paw PawVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| MendotaCity | 10 mi | 5.1 |
| AmboyCity | 12 mi | 6.2 |
| StewardVillage | 13 mi | 0.1 |
| LeeVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Franklin GroveVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| AshtonVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| La MoilleVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| EarlvilleCity | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| ShabbonaVillage | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| TriumphCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| RochelleCity | 16 mi | 13.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Brooklyn, IL in?
- West Brooklyn is in Lee County, Illinois.
- What is the population of West Brooklyn, IL?
- About 152 people live in West Brooklyn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Brooklyn?
- Nearby places include Compton (3.2 mi), Sublette (5.6 mi), Lee Center (7.7 mi), Paw Paw (8.6 mi), Mendota (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023