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Piatt County, IL market data
How Piatt County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,791
- +0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,924
- Median household income
- $94,811
- +33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,660
- Highest market score
- 84
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #51 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Piatt County has an estimated 16,791 people and 6,924 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Piatt County grew 0.6%, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Piatt County is $94,811, 17% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 33.8%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Piatt County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (81).
Of the business types scored in Piatt County, medical and dental practices (84), auto repair and car care businesses (83) and fast food and sandwich shops (80) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #51 of 2,394 scored counties.
Piatt County is part of the Champaign-Urbana metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for insurance agencies (8% below the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (59% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Piatt County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Piatt County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 84 | #51 of 2,394 | 24 | 34.7 | $441K | 289 | 4 |
| Auto repair and car care | 83 | #73 of 2,401 | 15 | 21.7 | $597K | 222 | 7 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 80 | #130 of 2,222 | 7 | 10.1 | $4.2M | 139 | 7 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 77 | #207 of 2,405 | 58 | 83.8 | $511K | 138 | 17 |
| Auto repair shops | 76 | #182 of 2,378 | 9 | 13.0 | $994K | 224 | 7 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 76 | #208 of 2,210 | 7 | 10.1 | $2.1M | 239 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 74 | #183 of 2,385 | 21 | 30.3 | $357K | 168 | Under 3 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #263 of 2,405 | 27 | 39.0 | $1.1M | 165 | 10 |
| Gas stations | 74 | #288 of 2,358 | 6 | 8.7 | $3.7M | 156 | 7 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 73 | #346 of 2,402 | 10 | 14.4 | $4.4M | 131 | 4 |
| Home repair trades | 71 | #181 of 2,057 | 6 | 8.7 | $3.4M | 140 | 9 |
| Gyms | 69 | #254 of 1,792 | 5 | 7.2 | $1.4M | 111 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 69 | #285 of 2,088 | 9 | 13.0 | $800K | 121 | Under 3 |
| Hair salons | 69 | #331 of 2,339 | 14 | 20.2 | $536K | 125 | Under 3 |
| Real estate | 64 | #414 of 2,229 | 12 | 17.3 | Index only | 201 | 5 |
| Pet businesses | 63 | #555 of 2,200 | 8 | 11.6 | $803K | 91 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 61 | #571 of 2,063 | 7 | 10.1 | $4.2M | 114 | Under 3 |
| Pizza | 59 | #701 of 2,090 | 9 | 13.0 | $3.3M | 65 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 56 | #813 of 2,070 | 5 | 7.2 | $8.9M | 96 | 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 55 | #782 of 2,176 | 11 | 15.9 | Index only | 174 | 5 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 51 | #801 of 1,771 | 5 | 7.2 | $1.8M | 109 | 12 |
| Child care and preschools | 40 | #1,107 of 1,611 | 5 | 7.2 | $654K | 65 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 36 | #1,598 of 2,272 | 10 | 14.4 | $1.3M | 107 | 9 |
| Funeral homes | 33 | #1,171 of 1,472 | 6 | 8.7 | $184K | 27 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $3.7M | 289 | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $2.2M | 73 | 4 |
| Convenience stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $11.1M | 141 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $2.6M | 269 | 4 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $5.1M | 107 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $2.3M | 78 | 12 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.8 | $1.6M | 63 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.4M | 119 | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $3.5M | 198 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 286 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $14.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $5.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $3.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.9 | $10.2M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $14.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $10.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Piatt County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8.9M | $1,292 | 135 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $22.3M | $3,216 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $29.6M | $4,280 | 105 |
| Groceries | $44.5M | $6,421 | 102 |
| Personal care products and services | $7.5M | $1,084 | 108 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.3M | $472 | 81 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $7.2M | $1,039 | 106 |
| Medical and dental services | $10.6M | $1,527 | 119 |
| Pets | $6.4M | $928 | 102 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $14.7M | $2,124 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $13.5M | $1,944 | 99 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $20.4M | $2,951 | 98 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $9.2M | $1,327 | 94 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $104.3M | $15,068 | 90 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Piatt County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,791+0.6% since 2020
- Households
- 6,924
- Median age
- 43.6
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.2
- Land area
- 439 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 38
- Median household income
- $94,811+33.8% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $113,102
- Median home value
- $180,600
- Jobs located here
- 3,660
- Daytime population
- 12,200Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Piatt County, IL growing?
Population estimates put Piatt County at 16,791 people in 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,924 households. Median household income rose 33.8% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Piatt County, IL spend?
Households in Piatt County spend about $104.3M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $44.5M on groceries and $29.6M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Piatt County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 135, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (81).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Piatt County, IL?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Piatt County are for medical and dental practices (84), auto repair and car care businesses (83) and fast food and sandwich shops (80). Piatt County ranks #51 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Piatt County, IL compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Piatt County is $94,811 a year, 17% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 0.6% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $180,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Piatt County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for insurance agencies (8% below the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (59% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 24 of the 56 business types have a score in Piatt County, each ranked against other counties.
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