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A town of 460, settled in 1858.
San Jose has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 285 in 1880, a peak of 784 in 1980, 479 in 2020. The archive holds 4 old photos and papers going back to 2020 and 2 maps from 1942 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in San Jose, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in San Jose.
83% of San Jose households are owner-occupiers, against 75% in Illinois’ towns and 73% across U.S. towns. Values rose 12% in the 12 months to September 2026.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
San Jose’s average commute stands at 29 minutes. The income of the median household for San Jose comes to $56,000, below both the Illinois town median ($83,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). For working residents here, the share who work locally is 1.2%. The top destinations are Springfield (14%), Lincoln (8%) and Mason City (5%).
| San Jose | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 31% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $56,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 18°, and about 13 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in San Jose in 2022.
San Jose is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to police
In San Jose, 16% of adults smoke cigarettes, and 18% report frequent mental distress. Against the Illinois average, San Jose comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 8. The share of adults in San Jose who binge drink: 19%.
| San Jose | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | San Jose | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.5% | 9.9% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.6% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
On expected storm and flood damage, San Jose sits below 54% of U.S. communities. Nearly a third of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by drought at 22%. Households here have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2011.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
None within 15 miles of San Jose; the nearest are
About 6 of every 100 San Jose residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Illinois.
Where San Jose’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
San Jose ( san-JOHZ) is a village in Logan and Mason counties, Illinois, United States, founded in 1858. The population was 479 at the 2020 census, down from 642 in 2010.
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San Jose has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.