Allendale school, 2007
Allendale’s story
157 years in pictures
Census counts: 283 in 1880, a peak of 613 in 1980, 458 in 2020. The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 2007 and 3 maps from 1915 on.
- 1869Allendale is founded
AllendaleIL
A town of 437, founded in 1869.
Photo: Southern Illinois SKYWARN · Public domain
Population
437
2025 Census estimate · −4% since 2020
Typical home
$150K
+4.2% in a year
Household income
$60K
median
Median age
44.1
years
Jobs based here
50
A commuter town
Is Allendale a good place to live?
9.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Allendale, against 29% in Illinois’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Allendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
437 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Allendale: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Allendale, and how to reach them.
PowerCity of AllendaleEIAHIFLD · EIA
WaterAllendale water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers1% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Allendale’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWabash County ClerkWabash County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6241062410 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Allendale.
Housing
A typical Allendale home is worth about $150K
The typical Allendale home is worth about $150,000, up 4.2% in a year, 49% below the Illinois typical home. 87% of Allendale households own their home, above both Illinois’ towns (75%) and U.S. towns (73%).
$150KZillow home value
Typical home value
Allendale$150K
Illinois$296K
+4.2%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Schools
The schools Allendale’s kids attend
Its public schools are run by Allendale CCSD 17. Its one school is below.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allendale Elementary SchoolLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 131 | B+ |
NCES · EDFacts
Work & commute
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Allendale’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Allendale for work: only 2% work in town. The median household income in Allendale is $60,000. The top destinations are Mount Carmel (28%), Patoka Township (10%) and Evansville (6%).
2%work in town
| Allendale | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $60,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.9% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
In Allendale2%
Mount Carmel28%
Patoka Township10%
Evansville6%
Albion4%
15 mi
median commute distance
50
jobs based in Allendale
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Allendale faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
69risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingEarthquakesDrought
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Allendale has four seasons and pleasant summers
Allendale has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. Allendale’s July high is 88°F.
9″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter26–42°
Spring45–66°
Summer65–86°
Fall46–68°
Oct 31
typical first frost
Apr 2
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Allendale is
Allendale beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 4. 19% of adults binge drink in Allendale.
| Allendale | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 17% | 17% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
3 better25 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Allendale | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.8% | 7.6% |
Wabash General Hospital 1
8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 12 attractions →USS LST-325 and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Allendale. Close and well known come first.
39 mi MuseumUSS LST-32525 mi CaveBurrows Cave
14 mi National Historical ParkGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park113K visitors a year
39 mi Stadium & arenaFord Center
37 mi Zoo & aquariumMesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden14 mi MuseumIndiana Military MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
USS LST-325: Wikideas1, CC0 · George Rogers Clark National Historical Park: The original uploader was Agentmoose at English Wikipedia. on 2006-07-08., CC BY-SA 2.5 · Ford Center: Nyttend, Public domain · Mesker Park Zoo and Botanic Garden: Randella (talk), CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Allendale
17pages on Allendale
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Allendale
About 1 of every 100 Allendale residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Allendale for work
Where Allendale’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
50jobs based in Allendale
2%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Allendale
Village in Illinois, United States
Allendale is a village in Wabash Precinct, Wabash County, Illinois. The population was 458 at the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.3 sq mi
- Elevation
- 492 ft
- ZIP code
- 62410
Questions about Allendale
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Allendale, IL a good place to live?
Allendale has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.