Mcleansboro, IL

McLeansboro, Illinois

McLeansboro, Illinois, in Hamilton county, is 54 miles W of Evansville, Indiana (center to center) and 101 miles E of St. Louis, Missouri. The city contains a population of approximately 2,945.

The People and Families of McLeansboro

In McLeansboro, about 50% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in McLeansboro, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

McLeansboro has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, McLeansboro had a median family income of $35,296.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in McLeansboro favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $7,500. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

McLeansboro Housing

McLeansboro has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 69% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Rents in the city tend toward the low side for Illinois. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in McLeansboro the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In McLeansboro, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Affordability of Rents (vs. Peers)	Top 4%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of McLeansboro, IL

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Mcleansboro Almanac

Mcleansboro Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Mcleansboro Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, McLeansboro, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Mcleansboro Public Libraries

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Mcleansboro Hospitals

HAMILTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DISTRICT
(Government - Hospital District or Authority)
611 S MARSHALL AVENUE
(618) 643-2361
Emergency Service: Yes

Mcleansboro High Schools (2004)

HAMILTON COUNTY JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL
1 FOX LANE
618-643-2328
Serves 582 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 16.2

Mcleansboro Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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