Litchfield
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Litchfield, Illinois is a charming small city with deep historical roots along historic Route 66. The city offers friendly locals, classic diners, and easy access to scenic nature at Lake Lou Yaeger. Its blend of Americana and outdoor recreation makes it a pleasant spot for a relaxed getaway.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
8,478
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.18°, -89.65°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
68
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,722
Local Cost
$1,078
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
65
English
100
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1104 mm
Internet Speed
87 Mbps
Upload
99 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
5
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
GRE
Distance
45 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 60/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.