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Rantoul, IL

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Population
11,991
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
745 ft
Median Home Value
$118,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$890/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$48,691
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityUrbana, Illinois14 miles away · 39,719 residents.

About Rantoul

Rantoul is a village in northern Champaign County, Illinois, operating within the Champaign-Urbana metropolitan area. Chosen in 1917 as the site for Chanute Field due to its proximity to the Illinois Central Railroad, the community of approximately 12,421 is served by the Rantoul City School District for public primary and secondary education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.6rating

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