Neponset, Illinois, 2013
Neponset’s story
171 years in pictures
Census counts: 652 in 1880, 427 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2013 and 4 maps from 1929 on.
- 1855Neponset is settled
NeponsetIL
A town of 403, settled in 1855.
Photo: David Wilson from Oak Park, Illinois, USA · CC BY 2.0
Population
403
2025 Census estimate · −3.6% since 2020
Median home value
$68K
Census ACS
Household income
$61K
median
Median age
37.0
years
Jobs based here
211
Balanced
Is Neponset a good place to live?
21% of residents live below the poverty line in Neponset, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Neponset has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
403 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Neponset: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Neponset, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNeponset water system1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Neponset’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 hereBureau County ClerkBureau County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6134561345 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 Neponset.
Natural hazards
Inland flooding leads a very low hazard risk in Neponset
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities.
19risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesDrought
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Neponset has four seasons and pleasant summers
Neponset has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 14° and about 31 inches of snow falls in a winter.
31″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter18–34°
Spring39–61°
Summer61–82°
Fall41–63°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Neponset
Most working residents leave Neponset for work: only 4% work in town. Neponset’s median household income is $61,000, below both the Illinois town median ($83,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Since 2013, Neponset has added 24 jobs, to 211 in 2023.
4%work in town
| Neponset | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
In Neponset4%
Princeton10%
Kewanee9%
Geneseo5%
Peoria4%
22 mi
median commute distance
211
jobs based in Neponset
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Health
How healthy Neponset is
Neponset beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7. 16% of adults smoke cigarettes in Neponset.
| Neponset | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 37% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 37% | 35% | 36% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better25 too close to call7 worse
| What stands out | Neponset | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 15.8% | 12.1% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 13.2% | 10.3% |
OSF Saint Luke Medical Center
9.8 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
$150Kmedian sale price
| Neponset | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 90% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
1
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
0%conserved
0%
conserved · 0 of 635 acres
0.0 mi
of trails · 0 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Scott Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Neponset
18pages on Neponset
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Neponset; the nearest are
Illinois Valley Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Oglesby35.8 mi$4,200 in-state tuitionIllinois State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · Normal68.6 mi$16,144 in-state tuition
About 3 of every 100 Neponset residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
About Neponset
Village in Illinois, United States
Neponset is a village in Bureau County, Illinois, United States. The population was 427 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 1.0 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 61345
Questions about Neponset
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Neponset, IL a good place to live?
Neponset has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.