Cerro Gordo
Village in Piatt County, Illinois

Cerro Gordo is a village in Piatt County, Illinois, with 1,316 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 738 ft (225 m) above sea level. The nearest town is LaPlace, 6.4 miles S.
- 1,316residents (2020 Census)
- 738 ftelevation · 225 m
- 0.7 sq miland area · 1.9 km²
- 1,806 / sq mipopulation density
- 61818ZIP code
About Cerro Gordo
Cerro Gordo, nicknamed Fat Hill, is a town in Piatt County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,316 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Cerro Gordo
- Median household income
- $77,857
- Median home value
- $109,200
- Median rent
- $846/mo
- Median age
- 35.9
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Cerro Gordo had 1,316 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,316 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,806 per sq mi (697 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cerro Gordo at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Piatt County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 1,316 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.8892° N, 88.7345° W |
| ZIP code | 61818 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1712268 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cerro Gordo
- LaPlace6.4 mi S
- Oreana7.9 mi NW
- Argenta8.0 mi NW
- Long Creek8.3 mi SW
- Cisco8.5 mi N
- Bement8.9 mi E
- Lake City9.4 mi S
- Hammond9.7 mi SE
- Mount Zion10.8 mi SW
- Decatur10.8 mi W
- Forsyth12.4 mi W
- Dalton City12.5 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cerro Gordo
What county is Cerro Gordo in?
Cerro Gordo is in Piatt County, Illinois.
What is the population of Cerro Gordo, IL?
1,316 people lived in Cerro Gordo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cerro Gordo, IL?
The ZIP code of Cerro Gordo is 61818.
What is the elevation of Cerro Gordo?
738 feet (225 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cerro Gordo?
LaPlace (6.4 mi), Oreana (7.9 mi), Argenta (8.0 mi), Long Creek (8.3 mi), Cisco (8.5 mi).
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