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Westervelt, IL
Census-designated place in Shelby County, Illinois.
Population
134
Land area
0.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,566
ZIP codes
0
Westervelt and its ZIP codes
Westervelt at a glance
- Westervelt is about 6.8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Westervelt.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,258
4,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,517
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $6,650 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Westervelt, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
372
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 19°F
41.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Westervelt, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.4%
U.S. 33.3% +3.1 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near Westervelt
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ShelbyvilleCity | 5.8 mi | 4.1 |
| FindlayVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Tower HillVillage | 8.2 mi | 1 |
| AssumptionCity | 10 mi | 1 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| MoweaquaVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| BethanyVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| PanaCity | 14 mi | 3.9 |
| WindsorCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| SullivanCity | 15 mi | 2.8 |
| StrasburgVillage | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| CowdenVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| Dalton CityVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| MaconCity | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| OwanecoVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| AllenvilleVillage | 18 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Westervelt, IL in?
- Westervelt is in Shelby County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Westervelt, IL?
- About 134 people live in Westervelt, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Westervelt?
- Nearby places include Shelbyville (5.8 mi), Findlay (6.4 mi), Tower Hill (8.2 mi), Assumption (10 mi), Lakewood (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023