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Pittsburg

A village of 565 people in Illinois
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About Pittsburg

Village in Illinois, United States
565Population
2.1 sq miArea
466 ftElevation

Pittsburg is a village in Williamson County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, Pittsburg had a population of 565.

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ZIP code62974
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Housing in Pittsburg

$152K▼ 5.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Pittsburg home is worth about $152,000, down 5.7% in a year, 49% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in February 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Pittsburg for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Marion (28%), Mount Vernon (6%) and Herrin (5%). Half commute less than 13 miles.

Marion
28%
Mount Vernon
6%
Herrin
5%
Carbondale
5%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Pittsburg →

Health in Pittsburg

Compared with Illinois

6worse than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Marion Il VA Medical CenterMarion · 6.5 mi · ER
Johnston City Community Health CenterJohnston City · 4.9 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Pittsburg · CMS · HRSAHealth in Pittsburg →

Natural hazards in Pittsburg

76
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Pittsburg →

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Pittsburg has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 25°, and about 10 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

44° / 27°Winter
67° / 46°Spring
86° / 65°Summer
69° / 46°Fall
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Nearest: Crab Orchard Public Library DistrictMarion · 4.5 miles · 36 hrs a week
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