Cerro Gordo

Village in Piatt County, Illinois

Aerial view of Cerro Gordo, Illinois
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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.

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, IL population

Cerro Gordo had 1,316 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,316
Density1,806 per sq mi (697 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Cerro Gordo at a glance

StateIllinois (IL)
CountyPiatt County
TypeVillage
Population1,316 (2020)
Land area0.73 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Elevation738 ft (225 m)
Coordinates39.8892° N, 88.7345° W
ZIP code61818
Census code (GEOID)1712268

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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