1930 · Illinois, Danvers quadrangle · Wikimedia Commons
Danvers’s story
190 years in pictures
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives.
- 1836Danvers is settled
- 1930Illinois, Danvers quadrangle
DanversIL
A town of 1,130, settled in 1836. Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns.
Population
1,130
−5.6% since 2010
Median home value
$166K
Census ACS
Household income
$89K
median
Median age
34.6
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
What makes Danvers stand out
The 2 things Danvers does most differently from other towns.
Small town
1,130 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Danvers. Another town gets a different order.
Health
Healthier than 77% of U.S. towns
Danvers beats the Illinois average on 10 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
A−Health Grade
32 measures vs. Illinois
10 better21 too close to call1 worse
| What stands out | Danvers | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer older adults who have lost all their teeth | 5.1% | 10.3% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6% | 9.9% |
| More adults with depression | 23.6% | 19.8% |
Carle Bromenn Medical Center
9.9 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
76th
percentile among IL towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
Most working residents commute out of Danvers
Most working residents leave Danvers for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (28%), Normal (22%) and Allin (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
2%work in town
Where working residents work
In Danvers2%
Bloomington28%
Normal22%
Allin3%
Chicago2%
12 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Danvers
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Danvers has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 22 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
22″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter20–36°
Spring40–62°
Summer62–84°
Fall43–65°
Oct 17
typical first frost
Apr 21
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Safety
Crime reported in Danvers
Danvers's reported crime rate is well below Illinois's. No violent crimes were reported in 2025.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Danvers0
Illinois2.6
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Danvers0
Illinois15.6
U.S.15.5
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
56risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesDrought
1
paid flood claims since 2006
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Housing
Homes in Danvers sell for about $235K
The median sale price was $235,000 in May 2026.
$235Kmedian sale price
3
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
A commuter town
98% of working residents leave Danvers for work
Where Danvers’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Danvers
2%of working residents work in town
12 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Danvers
Village in Illinois, United States
Danvers is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,089 as of the 2020 census. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1836
- Population
- 1,089
- Area
- 0.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 809 ft
- ZIP code
- 61732