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Macomb, Illinois

Introduction to Macomb, Illinois

Macomb, Illinois, in McDonough county, is 59 miles W of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 128 miles N of St. Louis, Missouri. The city has a population of 18,558.

Macomb History

The city of Macomb was first settled in 1829 and was initially known as Washington. It was officially incorporated in 1830 and the name was changed to Macomb in the honor of Gen. Alexander Macomb. The Northern Cross Railroad first entered the city in 1855. The Western Illinois State Normal School, which became Western Illinois University, was established in 1899. The Macomb and Western Illinois Railroad was built in 1903.

Macomb and nearby Attractions

  • Western Illinois Museum
  • Bailey House
  • Argyle Lake State Park
  • Kibbe Hancock Heritage Museum
  • Davy Crocket Birthplace State Park
  • Anderson Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area

Things To Do In Macomb

During a visit to Macomb, you can visit the Geology Museum, University Art Gallery Museum, and the Old Bailey House. The Argyle Lake State Park, Chandler Park, Spring Lake Park, Compton Park, Lakeview Nature Center, and Macomb Park District are also worth visiting. Golf enthusiasts can spend their leisure hours at the Harry Mussatto Golf Course and O. L. Champion Golf Course.

Macomb Transportation

Air transportation is available from Southeast Iowa Regional Airport.

Macomb Higher Education

Higher educational facilities are provided by Western Illinois University, Illinois Central College, and Augustana College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMacomb Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMacomb Walking and Biking to Work
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 12%Macomb College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Macomb Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Macomb, IL

Comparing Macomb 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
Male Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity68
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens44
Well-Paid Single Men43
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married11
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults89
Median Family Income44
People in Middle Class or Better21
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home77

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents98
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Housing Recently Built47
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46

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