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West Point, IL
Village in Hancock County, Illinois.
Population
201
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,197
ZIP codes
0
West Point and its ZIP codes
West Point at a glance
- West Point is about 5.2 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for West Point, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hancock County. PPP loans are for West Point.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Sep 2026, -0.7 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
Environment and hazard risk
West Point, 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° / 18°F
40.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in West Point, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near West Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BascoVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BowenVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.4 |
| BentleyTown | 7.2 mi | 0.1 |
| LoraineVillage | 7.5 mi | 0.8 |
| ElvastonVillage | 10 mi | 0.8 |
| CarthageCity | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| LimaVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| La PrairieVillage | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| AugustaVillage | 13 mi | 0.7 |
| MendonVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| HamiltonCity | 13 mi | 3.6 |
| GoldenVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| MarcellineCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0 |
| PlymouthVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| WarsawCity | 15 mi | 6.5 |
| FerrisVillage | 15 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is West Point, IL in?
- West Point is in Hancock County, Illinois.
- What is the population of West Point, IL?
- About 201 people live in West Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near West Point?
- Nearby places include Basco (5.1 mi), Bowen (6.6 mi), Bentley (7.2 mi), Loraine (7.5 mi), Elvaston (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023