The Town FilesPutnam County, Illinois
5,601 people. The median home is worth $172,700 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $75,590.
Towns in Putnam County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granville | 1,359 | $142,500 | $70,556 | 42.6 |
| Hennepin | 769 | $168,300 | $83,000 | 38.3 |
| Mark | 519 | $161,600 | $79,063 | 45.0 |
People and housing
| Putnam County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $172,700 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $851 | $960 |
| Median household income | $75,590 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 47.4 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
2,012 jobs in 2024, average pay $69,607 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 359 storm events in Putnam County from 1996 to 2026.
Federal disaster declarations
Putnam County has been included in 11 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| December 29, 2006 | Snowstorm | EM-3269: Snow |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).