Illinois, Danvers quadrangle, 1930
Danvers’s story
190 years in pictures
Census counts: 356 in 1870, 1,089 in 2020. The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 1930 and 3 maps from 1927 on.
- 1836Danvers is settled
DanversIL
2.1 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Illinois town.
Population
1,062
2025 Census estimate · −2.3% since 2020
Typical home
$243K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
34.6
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
Is Danvers a good place to live?
Danvers’ best subject grades are an A− for incomes and health and an A for civic life. 34% of residents are under 18 in Danvers, where Illinois’ towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 22%. Of the 358 Illinois towns we compare, none has a lower property crime rate than Danvers. Danvers's schools outperform 68% of the state's. Only 78 of Illinois’ 1,240 towns score higher on civic life. Danvers has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Danvers stand out
Where Danvers beats most towns.
Community nonprofits per 1,000 residents
Danvers7.1
Typical U.S. town3.7
Typical IL town3.4
Civic lifeA
2.1 times the nonprofits per person
than the typical Illinois town
Charities, civic groups and human services; churches not counted.
0historic places
HistoryA−
Settled in 1836
A long history
A history going back 190 years.
Small town
1,062 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Danvers grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Illinois), ordered by how far Danvers is from typical.
Jobs & income$89K median household income; 58 jobs based hereA−Open →HealthCarle Bromenn Medical Center 9.9 miles awayA−Open →SchoolsB+Open →Hazard riskinland flooding tops the listC+Open →Cost of livingBOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 4.9 of 20; 3.5% of households have no car; 3.8% of workers walk, bike or ride transitB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
OutdoorsConserved land, trails and parksDOpen →HistoryA−Open →Civic life7.1 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsAOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Danvers: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Danvers, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterDanvers water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Danvers’ 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 hereMcLean County ClerkMcLean County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6173261732 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 Danvers.
HealthA−
On CDC estimates, Danvers is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns
Danvers beats the Illinois average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of adults binge drink in Danvers, above both the Illinois town median (18%) and the median of U.S. towns (16%). 9.1% of Danvers adults have diabetes.
78%healthier than U.S. townsA−Health Grade
| Danvers | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 9.1% | 11% | 12% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 23% | 25% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 18% | 19% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Danvers | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with depression | 23.6% | 19.8% |
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
9.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Danvers has 0.1 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
Most working residents leave Danvers for work: only 2% work in town. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line in Danvers. The top destinations are Bloomington (28%), Normal (22%) and Allin Township (3%).
2%work in town
| Danvers | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Danvers2%
Bloomington28%
Normal22%
Allin Township3%
Chicago2%
12 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Danvers
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
B−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 45% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
More children than Illinois overall
The median age in Danvers is 34.6 years. Danvers has lost 2.3% of its people since 2020, down to 1,062 in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. 39% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
34.6median age · IL 39
| Danvers | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 34.6 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 39% | 29% | 29% |
DanversIllinoisUnited States
Ages · share of residents
18%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school19%
Some college24%
Associate’s13%
Bachelor’s27%
Graduate13%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±5.5 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women. Among residents 55 to 64, 61% are men (IL 49%).
| Danvers | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 15.8% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 17.9% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 4.2% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 13.2% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.3% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 9.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 7.7% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 5.1% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.4% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 18.8% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 23.8% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 12.6% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 26.8% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.6% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,100, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Danvers
Danvers has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 17° and about 22 inches of snow falls in a winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B
A typical Danvers home is worth about $243K
The typical Danvers home is worth about $243,000, up 3.1% in a year, 18% below the Illinois typical home. Danvers’ median rent is $1,319 a month.
$243KZillow home value
| Danvers | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,319 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Danvers$243K
Illinois$296K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
3
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Safety
Crime reported in Danvers
Danvers's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Danvers0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Danvers0
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade C+
Danvers faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Danvers since 2006.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
1
paid flood claims since 2006
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Nearby attractions
All 35 attractions →Miller Park Zoo and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Danvers. Close and well known come first.
10 mi Zoo & aquariumMiller Park Zoo
33 mi Zoo & aquariumWildlife Prairie Park25 mi Zoo & aquariumPeoria Zoo
7 mi Theme parkSpider Hill
10 mi GardenFell Arboretum13 mi MuseumPrairie Aviation Museum
33 mi Zoo & aquariumWildlife Prairie Park25 mi Zoo & aquariumPeoria Zoo7 mi Theme parkSpider Hill10 mi GardenFell Arboretum13 mi MuseumPrairie Aviation MuseumSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Wildlife Prairie Park: Katherine Johnson, CC BY 2.0 · Spider Hill: NatFee, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Fell Arboretum: Willjay, CC BY 3.0
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Danvers
18pages on Danvers
The big questions
SchoolsB+Beat 68% of IL districtsSafety0 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (2025)HealthA−Better than IL on 10 of 32 CDC measuresCost of livingB$243K typical home · up 3.1% in a yearWork & commuteA−$89K median household income · 58 jobs hereNatural hazardsC+FEMA risk higher than 56% of U.S. communities · inland flooding
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Danvers
Heartland Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Normal8.4 mi$5,550 in-state tuitionIllinois State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Normal9.8 mi$16,144 in-state tuitionIllinois Wesleyan UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Bloomington10 mi$57,704 tuition
About 2 of every 100 Danvers residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Danvers for work
Where Danvers’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Danvers
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Danvers
Village in Illinois, United States
Danvers is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,089 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1836
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 809 ft
- ZIP code
- 61732
Questions about Danvers
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Danvers, IL a good place to live?
2.1 times the nonprofits per person than the typical Illinois town.
Is Danvers, IL expensive?
That is 3 years of the area's median household income ($79,905 across the Bloomington, IL metro area). Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B.