The Town FilesDieterich, Illinois
Village in Effingham County · population 890 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,300
- Household income
- $74,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 30.4
Dieterich is a village of 890 people in Effingham County, Illinois. The median home is worth $201,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for families than 97% of Illinois towns, easier by car than 92% of Illinois towns, quieter than 79% of Illinois towns.
How Dieterich ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Dieterich is worth $201,300, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $74,500, which is more affordable than 31% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $692 a month. 74.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Dieterich | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $692 | $960 |
| Median household income | $74,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 74.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Dieterich
| People | Dieterich | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 7.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 36.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.6% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 14.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Dieterich
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 21.7°F. About 46.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 30 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 106 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dieterich since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on June 2, 1990 about 9.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 17, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 25, 1989.
Severe weather in Effingham County since 1996
Effingham County has been included in 7 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2021 | Tornado | EM-3577: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Effingham County
Effingham County had 23,242 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,064 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Dieterich itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Public schools in Dieterich
2 public schools with 609 students, about 15.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dieterich Elem School | PK-6 | 344 | 15.6 |
| Dieterich Jr/Sr High School | 7-12 | 265 | 14.7 |
Towns near Dieterich
- Teutopolis, IL7.2 mi · 1,618 people · home $247,700
- Effingham, IL10.0 mi · 12,252 people · home $177,500
- Watson, IL10.3 mi · 668 people · home $100,000
- Newton, IL12.7 mi · 2,777 people · home $95,400
- Toledo, IL16.5 mi · 1,161 people · home $86,100
- Greenup, IL17.6 mi · 1,365 people · home $91,900
- Neoga, IL18.4 mi · 1,398 people · home $123,100
- Stewardson, IL19.4 mi · 721 people · home $109,500
Dieterich questions
Is Dieterich, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Dieterich scores better for retirees than 48% of Illinois towns and quieter than 79%. 7.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.4).
How much does a house cost in Dieterich?
The median owner-occupied home in Dieterich is valued at $201,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $74,500, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $692 a month.
What is the weather like in Dieterich?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 21.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.0 inches of precipitation a year and 15.3 inches of snow.
Does Dieterich get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Dieterich since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on June 2, 1990. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)