DieterichIL
A town of 882, laid out in 1880.
Is Dieterich a good place to live?
7.9% of residents are 65 or older in Dieterich, against 19% in Illinois’ towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Dieterich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
882 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Dieterich: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Dieterich, and how to reach them.
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 Dieterich.
The median age in Dieterich is lower than in the typical Illinois or U.S. town
At 30.4 years, Dieterich’s median age is below both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Children under 18 are 36% of residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 8% of residents (17% statewide). 31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 38% across Illinois.
| Dieterich | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 years | 40.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 29% | 29% |
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
Women and men · all residents
49% women, 51% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±4.4 points. Across Illinois, 50.6% of residents are women.
| Dieterich | IL | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 21.2% | 11.5% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 14.9% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 5% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 18.5% | 13.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.2% | 13.3% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 6.1% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 9.3% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 4.3% | 10% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 3.6% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 14.2% | 9.5% | 10.4% |
| High school | 25% | 25.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 18% | 19.2% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.6% | 8.3% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.8% | 22.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.4% | 15.3% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Dieterich has four seasons and pleasant summers
Dieterich has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 21° and about 16 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical home in Dieterich is valued at about $239K
The typical Dieterich home is worth about $239,000, up 5.4% in a year, 19% below the Illinois typical home. Dieterich’s median rent is $692 a month.
| Dieterich | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $692 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 74% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
About one in three of Dieterich’s working residents commute to Effingham
Most working residents leave Dieterich for work: only 5% work in town. Jobs based in Dieterich grew to 448 in 2023, 111 more than in 2013. The top destinations are Effingham (36%), Teutopolis (12%) and Watson Township (4%).
| Dieterich | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 4.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 25 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $75,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Dieterich
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 62% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Dieterich stands out in Illinois and nationally, with more of its adults who binge drink
21% of adults binge drink in Dieterich. Dieterich beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 8.9% of adults have diabetes in Dieterich.
| Dieterich | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 8.9% | 11% | 12% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 35% | 35% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 76% | 78% | 79% |
| What stands out | Dieterich | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.1% | 15.9% |
| Fewer adults treating high blood pressure | 72.5% | 75.7% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Dieterich
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Dieterich; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Dieterich residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Dieterich
Village in Illinois, United States
Dieterich is a village in Effingham County, Illinois, United States. The population was 890 at the 2020 census. Dieterich is part of the Effingham, IL Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 1.2 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62424
Questions about Dieterich
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Dieterich, IL a good place to live?
Dieterich has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.