Argenta Illinois Post Office, 2007
Argenta’s story
152 years in pictures
Census counts: 74 in 1880, 913 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2007 and 5 maps from 1929 on.
- 1874Argenta is settled
ArgentaIL
A town of 872, settled in 1874.
Population
872
2025 Census estimate · −4.7% since 2020
Typical home
$193K
+6.4% in a year
Household income
$73K
median
Median age
42.0
years
Jobs based here
57
A commuter town
Is Argenta a good place to live?
16% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Argenta, against 29% in Illinois’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Argenta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
872 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 Argenta: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Argenta, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterArgenta water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Argenta’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 hereMacon County ClerkMacon County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6250162501 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 Argenta.
Housing
Argenta’s typical home value is about $193K
The typical Argenta home is worth about $193,000, up 6.4% in a year, 35% below the Illinois typical home. 85% of households own their home in Argenta, where Illinois’ towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%.
$193KZillow home value
| Argenta | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 85% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,286 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Argenta$193K
Illinois$296K
+6.4%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Argenta’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Argenta for work: only 1% work in town. Jobs based in Argenta grew to 57 in 2023, 21 more than in 2013. 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line in Argenta.
1%work in town
| Argenta | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.2% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $73,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Argenta1%
Decatur43%
Clinton6%
Forsyth5%
Maroa4%
12 mi
median commute distance
57
jobs based in Argenta
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Argenta
Argenta has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 18° and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
21″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter21–38°
Spring42–63°
Summer63–84°
Fall44–65°
Oct 24
typical first frost
Apr 14
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Argenta is
Argenta beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of Argenta adults binge drink.
| Argenta | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 23% | 25% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.8% | 11% | 12% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
7 better24 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Argenta | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.1% | 7.6% |
Decatur Memorial Hospital
11.1 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a moderate hazard risk in Argenta
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 29 attractions →Gies Memorial Stadium and 15 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Argenta. Close and well known come first.
32 mi Stadium & arenaGies Memorial Stadium
33 mi LandmarkAmerican Football House
9 mi GardenRobert Allerton Park
15 mi MuseumMonticello Railway Museum12 mi Zoo & aquariumScovill Zoo
33 mi TheatreKrannert Center for the Performing ArtsSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Gies Memorial Stadium: T.J. Blakeman, CC BY-SA 4.0 · American Football House: BanjoZebra, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Robert Allerton Park: D. Finnigan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Monticello Railway Museum: Daniel Schwen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Krannert Center for the Performing Arts: Aries Liang, Public domain
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Argenta
16pages on Argenta
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
2 within 15 miles of the center of Argenta
Richland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Decatur8.1 mi$4,680 in-state tuitionMillikin UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Decatur12.9 mi$26,892 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Argenta residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Argenta for work
Where Argenta’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
57jobs based in Argenta
1%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Argenta
Village in Illinois, United States
Argenta is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States, whose population was 913 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.7 sq mi
- Elevation
- 678 ft
- ZIP code
- 62501
Questions about Argenta
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Argenta, IL a good place to live?
Argenta has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.