Rantoul
Village in Champaign County, Illinois
Rantoul is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, with 12,371 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 745 ft (227 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Thomasboro, 4.4 miles SW.
- 12,371residents (2020 Census)
- 745 ftelevation · 227 m
- 8.5 sq miland area · 22.0 km²
- 1,457 / sq mipopulation density
- 61866ZIP code
About Rantoul
Rantoul is a village in northern Champaign County, Illinois, United States. The population was 12,371 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Champaign–Urbana metropolitan area.
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Living in Rantoul
- Median household income
- $48,691
- Median home value
- $118,200
- Median rent
- $890/mo
- Median age
- 36.6
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Rantoul had 12,371 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 12,371 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,457 per sq mi (562 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rantoul at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Champaign County |
| Type | Village |
| Population | 12,371 (2020) |
| Land area | 8.49 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²) |
| Elevation | 745 ft (227 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.3026° N, 88.1549° W |
| ZIP code | 61866 |
| Official website | myrantoul.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1762783 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rantoul
- Thomasboro4.4 mi SW
- Ludlow6.0 mi N
- Dewey6.9 mi W
- Gifford7.0 mi E
- Fisher10.3 mi W
- Paxton11.0 mi N
- Penfield11.1 mi E
- Royal12.3 mi SE
- Elliott13.0 mi NW
- Urbana13.5 mi S
- Lake of the Woods13.6 mi SW
- St. Joseph14.4 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rantoul
What county is Rantoul in?
Rantoul is in Champaign County, Illinois.
What is the population of Rantoul, IL?
12,371 people lived in Rantoul at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rantoul, IL?
The ZIP code of Rantoul is 61866.
What is the elevation of Rantoul?
745 feet (227 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rantoul?
Thomasboro (4.4 mi), Ludlow (6.0 mi), Dewey (6.9 mi), Gifford (7.0 mi), Fisher (10.3 mi).
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