Pittsburg-Municipal-Center-il, 2021
Pittsburg’s story
119 years in pictures
The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2021.
- 1907Pittsburg is settled
PittsburgIL
A town of 561, settled in 1907.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 4.0
Population
561
2025 Census estimate · −1.4% since 2020
Typical home
$147K
−5.9% in a year
Household income
$53K
median
Median age
44.3
years
Jobs based here
113
A commuter town
Is Pittsburg a good place to live?
10% of residents are under 18 in Pittsburg, against 22% in Illinois’ towns and 22% across U.S. towns. Among 769 Illinois towns, just 7 have a higher January low than Pittsburg. Pittsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
561 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 Pittsburg: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Pittsburg, and how to reach them.
PowerAmeren Illinois Company16.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterPittsburg water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet8 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Pittsburg’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 hereWilliamson County ClerkWilliamson County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2021
ZIP codes62974, 6295962974 97% · 62959 3%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 Pittsburg.
Housing
The typical home in Pittsburg: about $147K
Home values are down 5.9% over the year to September 2026. Pittsburg’s rent at the middle of the market is $1,026 a month.
$147KZillow home value
| Pittsburg | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $1,026 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Pittsburg$147K
Illinois$296K
−5.9%
value change, 1 year
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Work & commute
Most of Pittsburg’s workers commute out: the town has 0.5 jobs for each of them
0.8% of working residents work locally in Pittsburg. Among residents here, 18% live below the poverty line, where Illinois’ towns sit at 8.4% and U.S. towns at 9.6%. The town’s typical household income stands at $53,000. Jobs based in Pittsburg grew to 113 in 2023, 95 more than in 2013.
1%work in town
| Pittsburg | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $53,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Pittsburg1%
Marion28%
Mount Vernon6%
Herrin5%
Carbondale5%
13 mi
median commute distance
113
jobs based in Pittsburg
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
Pittsburg has a high natural-hazard risk, chiefly from earthquakes
Pittsburg’s FEMA risk score comes in at 76 of 100. Expected losses in Pittsburg break down as 33% from earthquakes and 24% from inland flooding. Federal disaster aid has reached households in Pittsburg once, in 2011.
76risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesInland floodingStrong wind
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Climate
Pittsburg has four seasons and pleasant summers
In Pittsburg, the typical July afternoon high is 88°F.
10″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter27–44°
Spring46–67°
Summer65–86°
Fall46–69°
Oct 22
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.9°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
How healthy Pittsburg is
The share of adults in Pittsburg who report frequent physical distress: 15%. Two figures for adults here: 40% have obesity, 16% smoke cigarettes.
| Pittsburg | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
0 better26 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Pittsburg | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 16.1% | 12.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 7.3% | 5.9% |
Marion IL VA Medical Center
6.5 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 Pittsburg
16pages on Pittsburg
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Pittsburg
About 4 of every 100 Pittsburg residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Pittsburg for work
Where Pittsburg’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
113jobs based in Pittsburg
1%of working residents work in town
13 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Pittsburg
Village in Illinois, United States
Pittsburg is a village in Williamson County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, Pittsburg had a population of 565.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.1 sq mi
- Elevation
- 466 ft
- ZIP code
- 62974
Questions about Pittsburg
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Pittsburg, IL a good place to live?
Pittsburg has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.