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Chenoa, IL
City in McLean County, Illinois.
Population
1,647
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
678
ZIP codes
0
Chenoa and its ZIP codes
Chenoa at a glance
- Chenoa is about 3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,769, 21% below the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,700 (53% below Illinois) and median rent is $876 a month.
Local data for Chenoa, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Chenoa, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,769
Poverty rate
21.3%
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$876/mo
Homeownership
82.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
39.4
Average commute
25.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (428), Irish Americans (137), Italian Americans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McLean County. PPP loans are for Chenoa.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,708
87,006 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $5,603 per person
How people get to work
Chenoa, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.4%
Average one-way commute: 25.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Chenoa, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
782
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 15°F
36.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Chenoa, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.2%
U.S. 33.3% +2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.9%
U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Chenoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LexingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 2 |
| GridleyVillage | 8.1 mi | 1.2 |
| FairburyCity | 11 mi | 1.8 |
| FlanaganVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| PontiacCity | 12 mi | 8.4 |
| ColfaxVillage | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CooksvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| El PasoCity | 15 mi | 2.1 |
| TowandaVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| KappaVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| AnchorVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| PanolaVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| ForrestVillage | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| HudsonVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| CornellVillage | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| StrawnVillage | 18 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Chenoa, IL in?
- Chenoa is in McLean County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Chenoa, IL?
- About 1,647 people live in Chenoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Chenoa?
- Nearby places include Lexington (6.8 mi), Gridley (8.1 mi), Fairbury (11 mi), Flanagan (12 mi), Pontiac (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023