HoffmanIL
A town of 431, settled in 1885.
Is Hoffman a good place to live?
Hoffman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
431 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Hoffman: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Hoffman, 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 Hoffman.
Hoffman’s typical home value is about $142K
86% of households live in a home they own in Hoffman, where Illinois’ towns sit at 75% and U.S. towns at 73%. Its rent at the middle of the market comes in at $675 a month.
| Hoffman | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $675 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 86% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
With only 0.6 jobs per working resident, most people in Hoffman work out of town
5.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Hoffman, below both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). The town had 97 jobs in 2023, up 77 from 2013. Its average commute comes in at 23 minutes. The top destinations are Centralia (19%), Centralia Township (4%) and Carlyle (4%).
| Hoffman | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 23 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $67,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Hoffman has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from inland flooding
On expected storm and flood damage, Hoffman sits above 73% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Hoffman break down as 35% from inland flooding and 34% from earthquakes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Hoffman
The typical July afternoon high for Hoffman comes to 88°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Hoffman stands out in Illinois and nationally: a larger share of its adults smoke cigarettes
For adults in Hoffman, the share who get no exercise outside work is 29%. Two figures for adults in the town: 17% report frequent physical distress, 43% have obesity.
| Hoffman | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 18% | 19% |
| What stands out | Hoffman | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 21.4% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 19.7% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
0% of Hoffman is conserved land
Trails total 0.2 miles in 1 park or preserve. Hoffman has one park or preserve, 7 acres in all.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Husmann Park | 0.2 mi | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Hoffman
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Hoffman
About 4 of every 100 Hoffman residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Hoffman for work
Where Hoffman’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Hoffman
Village in Illinois, United States
Hoffman is a village in Clinton County, Illinois, United States. The population was 439 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 456 ft
- ZIP code
- 62250
Questions about Hoffman
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Hoffman, IL a good place to live?
Hoffman has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.