Erthal's Midtown Mart, 2017
Greenfield’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 2017.
- 1837Greenfield is settled
GreenfieldIL
Population
997
2025 Census estimate · −5.7% since 2020
Typical home
$138K
+5.4% in a year
Household income
$71K
median
Median age
39.2
years
Jobs based here
338
A commuter town
Is Greenfield a good place to live?
15% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Greenfield, below both Illinois’ towns (29%) and U.S. towns (29%). Greenfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Greenfield stand out
Where Greenfield beats most towns.
Small town
997 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Rubicon TownshipRockbridge TownshipGreenfield
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Greenfield: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Greenfield, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterGreenfield water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Greenfield’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 hereGreene County ClerkGreene County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2023
ZIP code6204462044 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 Greenfield.
Housing
Greenfield’s typical home value is about $138K
The typical Greenfield home is worth about $138,000, up 5.4% in a year, 53% below the Illinois typical home. At $853 a month, Greenfield’s median rent is below both the Illinois town median ($1,129 a month) and the median of U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
$138KZillow home value
| Greenfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $853 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 70% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Greenfield$138K
Illinois$296K
+5.4%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Greenfield has 0.7 jobs for every working resident, so most commute out
The average trip to work in Greenfield is 29 minutes. The top destinations are Jacksonville (8%), Springfield (6%) and Carrollton (6%). 12% of Greenfield residents live below the poverty line.
15%work in town
| Greenfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Below the poverty line | 12% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $71,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Greenfield15%
Jacksonville8%
Springfield6%
Carrollton6%
Jerseyville5%
28 mi
median commute distance
338
jobs based in Greenfield
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Greenfield has four seasons and pleasant summers
Greenfield has chilly winters and warm summers. Greenfield’s July high is 87°F.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring43–65°
Summer64–85°
Fall45–67°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 13
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a high hazard risk in Greenfield
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 65% of U.S. communities.
65risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Safety
Crime reported in Greenfield
1 crime was reported in Greenfield in 2025: 1 property and 0 violent. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Greenfield is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
1
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Greenfield is
Greenfield beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 16% of adults smoke cigarettes in Greenfield.
| Greenfield | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 39% | 37% | 35% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
1 better24 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Greenfield | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 11% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
Thomas H Boyd Memorial Hospital
11.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Greenfield
18pages on Greenfield
The big questions
The story
Day to day
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Greenfield; the nearest are
Blackburn CollegeUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Carlinville18.5 mi$28,149 tuitionLewis and Clark Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Godfrey27.2 mi$4,340 in-state tuitionSouthern Illinois University EdwardsvilleUniversity or college · Public · Edwardsville39.7 mi$12,922 in-state tuition
About 4 of every 100 Greenfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
85% of working residents leave Greenfield for work
Where Greenfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
338jobs based in Greenfield
15%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
Famous people from Greenfield
3 notable people were born in Greenfield.
Questions about Greenfield
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Greenfield, IL a good place to live?
Greenfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Greenfield, IL known for?
3 notable people were born here, including Eulabee Dix and William H. Boring.