Niota
Census-designated place in Hancock County, Illinois

Niota is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hancock County, Illinois, with 114 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 522 ft (159 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Fort Madison, 3.1 miles W.
- 114residents (2020 Census)
- 522 ftelevation · 159 m
- 0.5 sq miland area · 1.4 km²
- 218 / sq mipopulation density
- 62358ZIP code
About Niota
Niota (also East Fort Madison, East Fort Madison Station) is an unincorporated community in Appanoose Township, Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Illinois. The community is located on the bank of the Mississippi River and is at the eastern end of the Fort Madison Toll Bridge, which connects Niota to Fort Madison, Iowa. Niota is the western terminus of Illinois Route 9 and is also served by Illinois Route 96, which is part of the Great River Road.
As of the 2020 census, Niota had a population of 114.
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Niota had 114 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 114 |
|---|---|
| Density | 218 per sq mi (84 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Niota at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Hancock County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 114 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.52 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.13 km²) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.6144° N, 91.2877° W |
| ZIP code | 62358 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1753078 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Niota
- Fort Madison, IA3.1 mi W
- Pontoosuc4.2 mi E
- Dallas City6.7 mi E
- Nauvoo6.9 mi SW
- Wever, IA7.0 mi NE
- Denmark, IA8.6 mi N
- Montrose, IA9.5 mi SW
- Augusta, IA10.1 mi N
- West Point, IA11.1 mi NW
- Ferris11.8 mi SE
- Lomax12.0 mi E
- Oak Hills, IA12.1 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Niota
What county is Niota in?
Niota is in Hancock County, Illinois.
What is the population of Niota, IL?
114 people lived in Niota at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Niota, IL?
The ZIP code of Niota is 62358.
What is the elevation of Niota?
522 feet (159 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Niota?
Fort Madison (3.1 mi), Pontoosuc (4.2 mi), Dallas City (6.7 mi), Nauvoo (6.9 mi), Wever (7.0 mi).
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