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Diamond

A village of 2,984 people in Illinois
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Conserved land0.4%5 of 1,211 acres
Trails0.0 mi0 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves12 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

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About Diamond

Village in Illinois, United States
2,640Population
1.9 sq miArea
561 ftElevation

Diamond is a village in Grundy and Will Counties, Illinois. The population was 2,640 at the 2020 census.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)

Living in Diamond

Housing in Diamond

$309K▲ 3.2% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Diamond home is worth about $309,000, up 3.2% in a year, close to the Illinois typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Diamond

A+

Safety Grade A+

Diamond reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
Diamond 0
Illinois 2.6
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
Diamond 2.2
Illinois 15.6
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Diamond

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Most working residents leave Diamond for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Chicago (10%), Coal City (9%) and Joliet (8%). Half commute less than 22 miles.

Chicago
10%
Coal City
9%
Joliet
8%
Morris
8%
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Health in Diamond

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 63% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Illinois

3better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 29 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Morris Hospital & Healthcare CentersMorris · 10.8 mi · ER
Aunt Martha's Health Center Joliet JeffersonJoliet · 17.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Diamond · CMS · HRSAHealth in Diamond →

Natural hazards in Diamond

21
Low

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 21% of U.S. communities.

🥶 Cold waves🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Diamond →

Climate in Diamond

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Diamond has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
61° / 40°Spring
83° / 62°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Diamond →

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Nearest: Coal City Public Library DistrictCoal City · 1.6 miles · 58 hrs a week
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