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Metamora, Illinois, in Woodford county, is 13 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 115 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Peoria - Pekin metropolitan area. Metamora contains a population of approximately 2,700.
In Metamora, about 63% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Metamora, at least compared to other villages of its size.
The village boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Metamora had a median family income of $56,384. Metamora has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the village. Interestingly, lots of people in Metamora have Bachelor's degrees (or better).
Political donors in Metamora favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $750. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the village.
Metamora has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 75% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Metamora, 90% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the village -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there.
Metamora strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 14% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | |
Comparing Metamora to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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