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Geneseo, Illinois

Introduction to Geneseo, Illinois

Located in Henry county, Geneseo, Illinois, is 22 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 132 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is a part of the surrounding Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metro area. Geneseo is home to some 6,480 residents.

Geneseo History

The present-day territory of Geneseo was established by ten gentlemen from New York who decided to go west and set up a colony in Illinois between 1835-36; of the ten, seven made it to Henry county. The colonists purchased around 2,000 acres in the area where the city of Geneseo now stands. Geneseo was incorporated as a village on February 14, 1855 by a special act of the General Assembly. It was once again incorporated as a city on February 16, 1865.

Geneseo and nearby Attractions

  • Geneseo Historical Museum
  • Bishop Hill State Historic Site
  • Hennepin Canal Parkway
  • Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area
  • Maple Bluff Golf Club

Things To Do In Geneseo

Geneseo is home to several Victorian-style houses. The Geneseo Historical Museum documents the history of the city. In addition, the historic 104.5-mile Hennepin Canal Parkway near the city spreads across five counties. The Bishop Hill State Historic Site and the Johnson Sauk Trail State Recreation Area are among the other points of interest in Geneseo. The city also has several golf courses such as the Country View Golf Course and Maple Bluff Golf Club. The city also holds the annual 'Christmas Walk', formerly known as the 'Victorian Walk', which is organized by the residents living in the month of December.

Geneseo Transportation

The closest airport to the city is Quad City International Airport.

Geneseo Higher Education

Higher education is available at Black Hawk College, Saint Ambrose University, and Eastern Iowa Community College District.

High Points

Geneseo strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyGeneseo Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 12%Geneseo Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Geneseo, IL

Comparing Geneseo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Senior Citizens109
Age of the Population99
Female Share of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women67
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old33
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size33

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
People in Middle Class or Better77
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times89
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals36
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

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