Personal loans in Dalton City, IL

By population, Dalton City sits at 908th in Illinois, with an estimated 439 residents. Census figures put the 2020-to-2023 decrease in Dalton City at about 4.1%.

By the Personalloaner Editorial Team · Last updated 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.

Dalton City, Illinois — home to about 439 people — is a small community, so the terms you are offered follow Illinois law rather than any local rule. When Illinois caps or restricts a product, lenders either change the terms or withdraw it from Dalton City as from the rest of the state. Use the calculator on this page to price an amount and term before you commit in Dalton City. Borrowers who want a bigger city can look to Bethany, IL about 6 miles away.

Dalton City: population, trend and location

The figures below are Dalton City's own — Census population, land area and coordinates — followed by the Illinois rules.

The geography behind Dalton City

The Census Gazetteer records about 0.5 square miles of land within Dalton City, with no significant water area listed. Spread across it are roughly 822 residents per square mile. The largest place in Illinois, Chicago, lies about 158 miles away. Counting outward 50 miles, 102 larger communities surround Dalton City. Within the same 50 miles lie 44 smaller Census places.

Dalton City against the rest of Illinois

Within Illinois, Dalton City holds roughly 0.0% of all residents, the 908th-largest share among 1,294 places. For population change between 2020 and 2023, Dalton City ranks 1,150th of 1,294 in Illinois (about the 11th percentile). By density, at about 822 people per square mile, it ranks 770th in Illinois. Within 50 miles sit 44 smaller Census places, alongside the 102 that are larger.

Borrowing reach in Dalton City

At roughly 822 people per square mile, Dalton City is moderately settled; 102 larger places lie within 50 miles. A Illinois licence lets a lender serve Dalton City without a local office, so branch density does not change what its 439 residents are offered. The nearest bigger place is Bethany, IL about 6 miles away.

Which Illinois laws govern a loan in Dalton City

Read the table as a lender's compliance picture for Dalton City: the rule, the sourced figure, the publisher and the date.

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
Payday lending statusPermitted under license; capped at 36% annual percentage rate (payday loans)
Source says: "shall not contract for or receive a charge exceeding a 36% annual percentage rate ... for a payday loan".
Illinois General Assembly (Illinois Compiled Statutes)
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

How personal loans work in Dalton City

In Dalton City, a small community of about 439, the amount is advanced up front and repaid in fixed installments; the city's size does not change the pricing. The APR tracks your credit score rather than Dalton City's rank of 908th in Illinois: a strong file may earn a single-digit rate, while damaged credit can push the rate far higher. Because the payment is fixed, the total cost of a Dalton City loan is knowable in advance — unlike a revolving card balance.

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 Dalton City 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 Dalton City is the same as anywhere in Illinois.
What loan size can I expect in Dalton City?
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 Dalton City?
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 Dalton City 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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