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Metamora, IL
Village in Woodford County, Illinois.
Population
4,159
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,825
ZIP codes
0
Metamora and its ZIP codes
Metamora at a glance
- Metamora is about 8 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- The median household income is $129,479, 55% above the Illinois median of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $201,800 (23% below Illinois) and median rent is $1,008 a month.
Local data for Metamora, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Metamora, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$129,479
Poverty rate
3.6%
Median home value
$201,800
Median rent
$1,008/mo
Homeownership
96.6%
Bachelor's or higher
54.8%
Median age
35.4
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,108), Irish Americans (485), Italian Americans (345).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Woodford County. PPP loans are for Metamora.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,452
11,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,291
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$243M
FY 2026, $6,325 per person
How people get to work
Metamora, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.9%
- Carpooled14.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Metamora, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
509
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
103
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
37.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Metamora, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.0%
U.S. 12.1% -2.1 pts
Smoking
9.7%
U.S. 12.8% -3.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
5.3%
U.S. 11.1% -5.8 pts
Cities near Metamora
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown HillsVillage | 5.5 mi | 1.7 |
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| WashingtonCity | 6.8 mi | 8.6 |
| EurekaCity | 7.3 mi | 2.7 |
| Bay View GardensVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Spring BayVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.7 |
| RoanokeVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.9 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1.9 |
| WashburnVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| MossvilleCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| ChillicotheCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
| Peoria HeightsVillage | 11 mi | 2.5 |
| Deer CreekVillage | 12 mi | 0.5 |
| SecorVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| GoodfieldVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| BensonVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Metamora, IL in?
- Metamora is in Woodford County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Metamora, IL?
- About 4,159 people live in Metamora, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Metamora?
- Nearby places include Germantown Hills (5.5 mi), Lowpoint (6 mi), Washington (6.8 mi), Eureka (7.3 mi), Bay View Gardens (8.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023