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Conserved land0%none recorded
Trails0.2 mi0.1 mi per sq mi
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About Erie

Village in Illinois, United States
1,518Population
1.5 sq miArea

Erie 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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ZIP code61250
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Housing in Erie

$125K Median sale price · Redfin, May 2026

The median sale price was $125,000 in May 2026.

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Safety in Erie

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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.

Violent crime per 1,000
Erie 0.7
Illinois 3.2
U.S. 3.9
Property crime per 1,000
Erie 0
Illinois 17.9
U.S. 19.5
Natural hazards: ModerateMostly inland flooding · higher than 41% of U.S. communitiesDetails →
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Health in Erie

B

Health Grade B

Healthier than 65% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

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5better than IL·3worse

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Care nearby

Morrison Community HospitalMorrison · 12.2 mi · ER · rural critical access
Community Health Care Inc. Clinton ClinicClinton · 13.5 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
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