The Town FilesEnfield, Illinois
Village in White County · population 794 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $60,400
- Household income
- $37,386
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 36.0
Enfield is a village of 794 people in White County, Illinois. The median home is worth $60,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks quieter than 99% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns, hipper than 93% of Illinois towns.
- #6 in The 25 Quietest Small Towns in Illinois
- #6 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Illinois
- #9 in The 25 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Illinois With Mild Winters
- #20 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America
- #20 in The 50 Best Quiet, Affordable Places to Retire in America
- #23 in 25 Small Towns in Illinois With the Cheapest Homes
How Enfield 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 Enfield is worth $60,400, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.6 times the median household income of $37,386, which is more affordable than 85% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $438 a month. 73.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Enfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $60,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $438 | $960 |
| Median household income | $37,386 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.6× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 73.8% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Enfield
| People | Enfield | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 22.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.1% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.0% | — |
| Work from home | 5.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 85.1% | 90.4% |
Weather in Enfield
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 21.2°F. About 48.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.7 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 38 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enfield since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on December 18, 1957 about 6.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 22 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on April 24, 2002.
Severe weather in White County since 1996
White County has been included in 10 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
| February 1, 2005 | Snowstorm | EM-3199: Record/Near Record Snow |
Jobs and pay in White County
White County had 4,205 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,671 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Enfield itself the ACS puts it at 4%.
Towns near Enfield
- Norris City, IL8.5 mi · 1,145 people · home $86,700
- Carmi, IL9.1 mi · 4,865 people · home $114,800
- McLeansboro, IL10.9 mi · 2,675 people · home $79,500
- Crossville, IL15.5 mi · 623 people · home $64,500
- Fairfield, IL19.4 mi · 4,883 people · home $88,800
- Dahlgren, IL20.0 mi · 504 people · home $80,800
- Eldorado, IL20.8 mi · 3,743 people · home $66,200
- Ridgway, IL21.4 mi · 851 people · home $75,000
Enfield questions
Is Enfield, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Enfield scores better for retirees than 97% of Illinois towns and quieter than 99%. 22.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.0).
How much does a house cost in Enfield?
The median owner-occupied home in Enfield is valued at $60,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,386, so homes cost about 1.6 times income. Median rent is $438 a month.
What is the weather like in Enfield?
July highs average 87.6°F and January lows 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.3 inches of precipitation a year and 11.7 inches of snow.
Does Enfield get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Enfield since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on December 18, 1957. 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)