Erie
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About Erie
Village in Illinois, United StatesErie is a village in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Erie had a population of 1,518. It is known for its unusual layout, specifically its "town triangle".
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Housing in Erie
The median sale price was $125,000 in May 2026.
Safety in Erie
Not graded
A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Erie's police department reported only 2023, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.
Work & commute in Erie
Full picture →Most working residents leave Erie for work: only 11% work in town. The top destinations are Davenport (7%), Morrison (5%) and Moline (5%). Half commute less than 22 miles.
Health in Erie
Health Grade B
Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Erie
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 41% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Erie
Full climate →Erie has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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