Personal loans in Pierron, IL

Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Pierron at about 2.8%. Pierron ranks 898th of 1,294 places in Illinois, with a population near 448.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 2026-09-16

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Pierron counts about 448 people, and what is genuinely local about borrowing here is limited — Illinois law does the governing. Read the disclosure for an origination fee and any prepayment penalty before signing in Pierron. To lend to Pierron's 448 residents, a company must hold a Illinois licence, and each sourced row below names the regulator behind it. The closest larger place is Pocahontas, IL about 4 miles away.

Local context for Pierron

What follows is Pierron's place in the Census record, alongside the Illinois rules that govern a personal loan made here.

Lender access in Pierron

Pierron is moderately settled, with about 610 people per square mile and 184 larger places within 50 miles. Lenders licensed in Illinois reach Pierron's 448 residents online, so the nearest branch is not what sets your APR. For a larger market, the closest option is Pocahontas, IL about 4 miles away.

Pierron against the rest of Illinois

Set beside Illinois's 1,294 places, Pierron ranks 898th by population and holds about 0.0% of the state total. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Pierron ranks 893rd of 1,294 in Illinois (about the 31th percentile). At about 610 people per square mile, Pierron is the 925th most densely settled place in Illinois. The population moved by about 13 people between 2020 and 2023, a 2.8% shift.

How a Pierron personal loan is priced

Pierron is a small community of about 448 people, and the personal loans written here are mostly unsecured — no collateral, so the lender leans on your credit file. Federal Truth in Lending rules require a Pierron lender to disclose the APR and finance charge before you sign. A longer term lowers the monthly payment on a Pierron loan but raises total interest, so the smallest payment is not the cheapest loan.

The geography behind Pierron

Pierron's land area is roughly 0.7 square miles, and the Gazetteer records no significant water area within it. With 448 residents, the land area yields roughly 610 people per square mile. The largest place in Illinois, Chicago, lies about 234 miles away. A 50-mile radius around Pierron takes in 184 places that are larger. The 100-mile radius contains 425 larger places.

Illinois consumer-lending rules applied in Pierron

Illinois has no separate rate rule for Pierron; the sourced rows below are what reach every lender that serves its 448 people.

RuleDetailSource
State lending regulatorIllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Financial Institutions
Source says: "DFI licenses, charters, and examines a wide variety of financial products and services including: Consumer and Sales Finance and Collection Agencies".
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
as of 2026-09-16
Small-loan / installment lender licensingConsumer Installment Loan Act license required from the Director of Financial Institutions (loans above 9% APR)
Source says: "No person ... shall engage in the business of making loans of money ... except ... after first obtaining a license from the Director of Financial Institutions".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16
Installment lender net-worth requirement$30,000 minimum positive net worth (plus $25,000 surety bond)
Source says: "every applicant shall prove ... that the applicant has and will maintain a positive net worth of a minimum of $30,000".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
as of 2026-09-16

How we get paid: if you apply through the link above, a lending partner may send us a referral fee. It never changes the rate you are offered or what we publish. We are not a lender and we do not process applications. The lowest rates are only available to the most qualified applicants. Full disclosure.

Common questions

What are my options in Pierron if my credit is poor?
Borrowing is still possible, but expect a higher APR and a smaller approved amount. Lenders that accept lower scores hold statewide licences, so what is open to you in Pierron is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Pierron?
Most personal loans sit somewhere between $1,000 and $50,000, though the figure you are approved for turns on the lender, your income and your credit. Model the monthly payment first with our personal loan calculator.
Do I have to pledge anything to borrow in Pierron?
For an unsecured personal loan, no — there is nothing to pledge. A secured loan, such as home equity or one secured by a vehicle, does require collateral, and default puts that asset at risk.
Does comparing loans in Pierron cost me credit score points?
Not during pre-qualification, which normally uses a soft pull and leaves your score alone. Submitting a full application triggers a hard inquiry, which can trim a few points briefly.

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