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McLeansboro, IL
City in Hamilton County, Illinois.
Population
2,675
Land area
2.7sq mi
People per sq mi
975
ZIP codes
0
McLeansboro and its ZIP codes
McLeansboro at a glance
- McLeansboro is about 4.3 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,422 a year, 46% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,500 (70% below Illinois) and median rent is $566 a month.
Local data for McLeansboro, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McLeansboro, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,422
Poverty rate
22.3%
Median home value
$79,500
Median rent
$566/mo
Homeownership
62.4%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
41.8
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (511), Irish Americans (272), Dutch Americans (87).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for McLeansboro.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,838
2,071 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,469
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$53.9M
FY 2026, $6,744 per person
How people get to work
McLeansboro, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone92.2%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.9%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.7%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McLeansboro, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
638
Countywide, mostly dense fog
July high / Jan low
89° / 22°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McLeansboro, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
15.5%
U.S. 12.1% +3.4 pts
Smoking
19.1%
U.S. 12.8% +6.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.6%
U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts
Cities near McLeansboro
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Prairie CityTown | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| MacedoniaVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| EnfieldVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| DahlgrenVillage | 11 mi | 1 |
| BroughtonVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| SpringertonVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| Norris CityVillage | 14 mi | 1.2 |
| Belle RiveVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Mill ShoalsVillage | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| ThompsonvilleVillage | 17 mi | 2 |
| EwingVillage | 17 mi | 1 |
| GalatiaVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| RaleighVillage | 18 mi | 2 |
| Wayne CityVillage | 18 mi | 1.7 |
| OpdykeCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| KeenesVillage | 18 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McLeansboro, IL in?
- McLeansboro is in Hamilton County, Illinois.
- What is the population of McLeansboro, IL?
- About 2,675 people live in McLeansboro, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McLeansboro?
- Nearby places include Belle Prairie City (9.3 mi), Macedonia (9.6 mi), Enfield (11 mi), Dahlgren (11 mi), Broughton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023