RankinIL
A town of 472, settled in 1872.
Is Rankin a good place to live?
49% of residents live below the poverty line in Rankin, above both the Illinois town median (8.4%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Only 1 of the 769 Illinois towns we compare have a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Rankin. Rankin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
472 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Rankin: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Rankin, 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 Rankin.
Homes in Rankin are worth about $99K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Rankin home is worth about $99,000, up 3.6% in a year, 67% below the Illinois typical home. Rankin’s median rent is $767 a month, below both Illinois’ towns ($1,129 a month) and U.S. towns ($1,185 a month).
| Rankin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $767 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 69% | 75% | 73% |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Rankin stands out in Illinois and nationally, with the median household income lower than most
Rankin’s median household income is $41,000. Most working residents leave Rankin for work: only 0% work in town. Rankin’s average trip to work is 29 minutes.
| Rankin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $41,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Rankin has four seasons and pleasant summers
Rankin has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 85°, January nights drop to 17° and about 20 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
A larger share of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Rankin than in most of Illinois or the rest of the country
25% of Rankin adults have been diagnosed with depression. Rankin beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 11. 43% of Rankin adults have obesity.
| Rankin | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 37% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| What stands out | Rankin | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 16% | 10.3% |
| More smokers | 17.4% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 9% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Rankin, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 59% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Rankin
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Rankin; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Rankin residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Rankin for work
Where Rankin’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Rankin
Village in Illinois, United States
Rankin is a village in Butler Township, Vermilion County, Illinois, United States. It is part of the Danville, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 495 at the 2020 census, down 11.8% from 561 at the 2010 census.
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- Established
- 1872
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 722 ft
- ZIP code
- 60960
Questions about Rankin
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Rankin, IL a good place to live?
Rankin has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.