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Mendota, Illinois

Introduction to Mendota, Illinois

Mendota, Illinois, in La Salle county, is 45 miles W of Aurora, Illinois (center to center) and 78 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. About 7,272 people live in Mendota.

Mendota History

Mendota is a city in La Salle County, which was founded in 1829 from Putnam and Tazewell counties, and was named in honor of Robert de LaSalle, the French explorer. It was named after an Indian word which meant Crossing of Trails. Mendota saw growth and development from the Illinois Central and Chicago, Quincy & Burlington Railroads and was incorporated in 1853.

Mendota and Nearby Attractions

  • Hume-Carnegie Museum
  • Matthiessen State Park
  • Ronald Reagan's Boyhood Home
  • Lake Kakusha
  • Buffalo Rock State Park
  • Wild Bill Hickok State Memorial

Things To Do In Mendota

While in the city, people may visit museums like Breaking the Prairie Agricultural Museum, Union Depot Railroad Museum, and Hume-Carnegie Museum. There are many parks including Starved Rock State Park, Matthiessen State Park, and Buffalo Rock State Park. The parks feature hiking trails, campsites, fishing, boating, and other recreational opportunities. Golf is available at Mendota Golf Course, which is an 18-hole, public golf course. The National Sweet Corn Festival is celebrated in August.

Mendota Transportation

Air transportation is available at Illinois Valley Regional Airport.

Mendota Higher Education

Northern Illinois University, North Central College, and Rockford College are nearby colleges.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyMendota Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Mendota Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Mendota, IL

Comparing Mendota 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 Citizens98
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Men55
Racial Diversity57
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married76
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better65
Median Family Income55
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Short Commute Times910
Working at Home66
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents86
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
People Living Alone66
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Housing Recently Built23

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