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Niantic

Total population

671

Median home value

$114,800

8.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$67,155

Niantic$67k
National$74k
Weather68°F · Cloudy
Coordinates39.85°, -89.17°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Overview

Niantic is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 612 at the 2020 census, down from 707 in 2010. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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History & geography

History

Niantic was among the earliest settled townships in the county. In 1825, Joseph Strickling, a native of Ohio, first settled in what is now Niantic Township. He erected the first log cabin in Niantic. From 1825 to 1840, there were very few permanent settlers. The township's population varied on settlers setting up temporary homes on their way to the American West. The first schoolhouse was a log cabin built in 1847. The Potawatomi Death Trail ran through Niantic in 1838.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
33.8
Median home value
$114,800
Housing units
258
Poverty rate
7.7%
Unemployment
13.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
81.2%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
10%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
39.8541
Longitude
-89.1653
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
68°F
Cloudy
Tonight
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Tuesday
69°F
Partly Sunny
Tuesday Night
52°F
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
72°F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
53°F
Partly Cloudy

Forecast for Niantic, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
29.6%
Diabetes
8.6%
Adult obesity
38.3%
Binge drinking
21%
Adult smoking
13.7%
No leisure activity
20.1%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Schools

Earthquake history

Photos

Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Nearby places in Illinois

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Geography & sun

Avg solar (kWh/m²/day)
4.11
Annual solar (kWh/m²)
1,501

Elevation, sunrise/sunset and daylight from Open-Meteo. Solar climatology from NASA POWER.

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Public attention

Wikipedia views (last 30 days)
137
Avg daily Wikipedia views
5
Attention level
Obscure

Pageview totals from the Wikimedia Pageviews API.

Books about Niantic

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Recent natural events nearby

Ground air-quality sensors

Recently spotted species

Research-grade observations from iNaturalist (within ~15 mi).

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Events

Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • iNaturalist
  • • CDC PLACES
  • • Open-Meteo / sunrise-sunset.org
  • • Wikipedia Pageviews API
  • • Open Library