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Maquon, IL
Village in Knox County, Illinois.
Population
161
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
993
ZIP codes
0
Maquon and its ZIP codes
Maquon at a glance
- Maquon is about 4.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Maquon, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Knox County. PPP loans are for Maquon.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -1.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,451
17,188 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,995
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$351M
FY 2026, $7,027 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Maquon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
476
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 14°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Maquon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.2%
U.S. 11.1% -3.9 pts
Cities near Maquon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GilsonCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 0.3 |
| London MillsVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.7 |
| Yates CityVillage | 8.1 mi | 0.5 |
| KnoxvilleCity | 9.6 mi | 2.3 |
| FairviewVillage | 10 mi | 4.2 |
| ElmwoodCity | 10 mi | 1.4 |
| FarmingtonCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak RunCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.3 |
| WilliamsfieldVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| AbingdonCity | 12 mi | 1.4 |
| East GalesburgVillage | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| NorrisVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| St. AugustineVillage | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| EllisvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| BrimfieldVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| GalesburgCity | 15 mi | 17.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Maquon, IL in?
- Maquon is in Knox County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Maquon, IL?
- About 161 people live in Maquon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Maquon?
- Nearby places include Gilson (4.9 mi), London Mills (7.9 mi), Yates City (8.1 mi), Knoxville (9.6 mi), Fairview (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023