IndustryIL
A town of 383, settled in 1852.
Is Industry a good place to live?
Industry’s median age is 28.3 years, below both the Illinois town median (40.7 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). Industry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
383 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Industry: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Industry, 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 Industry.
Industry’s typical home value is about $110K
The typical Industry home is worth about $110,000, up 7.6% in a year, 63% below the Illinois typical home. Industry’s median rent is $790 a month, below both Illinois’ towns ($1,129 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month). 83% of Industry households own their home.
| Industry | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $790 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 83% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
With 0.3 jobs for every working resident, most of Industry’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Industry for work: only 2% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Industry. Jobs based in Industry grew to 65 in 2023, 27 more than in 2013.
| Industry | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 20 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $51,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.1% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Four seasons and pleasant summers in Industry
Industry has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 86°, January nights drop to 17° and about 11 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Industry is
Industry beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
| Industry | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 11% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| What stands out | Industry | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.2% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 10.4% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Industry faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by drought
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 54% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Pinhook Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Industry
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Industry
About 4 of every 100 Industry residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
98% of working residents leave Industry for work
Where Industry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Industry
Village in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
Industry is a village in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, the village population was 399, down from 478 in 2010.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 659 ft
- ZIP code
- 61440
Questions about Industry
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Industry, IL a good place to live?
Industry has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.