FlorenceIL
A town of 17, settled in 1840.
Is Florence a good place to live?
Florence’s median age is 70.5 years, where Illinois’ towns sit at 40.7 years and U.S. towns at 40.5 years. No town among the 769 in Illinois we compare has a lower median household income than Florence. Florence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
17 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Florence: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Florence, 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 Florence.
Very high risk in Florence, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 84% of U.S. communities. Since 1979, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Florence.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Florence has four seasons and pleasant summers
Florence has chilly winters and warm summers. At 87°F, Florence’s July high is above both the Illinois town median (84°F) and the median of U.S. towns (85°F).
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Florence is
Florence beats the Illinois average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9. 40% of adults have high blood pressure in Florence.
| Florence | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | Florence | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.8% | 13.2% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.5% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.7% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Florence
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Florence; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Florence residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Florence
Village in Illinois, United States
Florence is a village in Pike County, Illinois, United States. The population was 17 at the 2020 census, making Florence the second-least populated municipality in Illinois behind Valley City.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
Questions about Florence
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Florence, IL a good place to live?
Florence has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.