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McLeansboro, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for McLeansboro - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,750
Residents
$46,589
Median income
$72,200
Median home
$916
Median rent (state)

McLeansboro - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, McLeansboro places in the 15th percentile for household income and the 96th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

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📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: McLeansboro, IL

Illinois's McLeansboro is a small town, with 2,750 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. McLeansboro households earn a median of $46,589 annually, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.9%. McLeansboro's housing stock carries a median value of $72,200, and the median resident age is 41.0 years. 18.1% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 57.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

McLeansboro reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 192.4 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 55.4°F with 47.1 inches of precipitation per year and 13.3 inches of snowfall.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $916 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Illinois run around $240, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 30.8 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Very Low).

Population

2,750 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$46,589 /yr

Poverty 20.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does McLeansboro compare to other US cities?

Where McLeansboro sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 15% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 5% pricier than other cities
Safety 96% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Illinois and the picture shifts: McLeansboro ranks #39 of 455 Illinois cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below McLeansboro's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Illinois, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

15thIncome percentile
96thSafety percentile

15th percentile nationally for median household income · 96th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

McLeansboro's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

McLeansboro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 69 Avg. percentile National median
McLeansboro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How McLeansboro's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$72,200 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. McLeansboro $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - McLeansboro, IL McLeansboro, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not McLeansboro, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution McLeansboro, IL median $46,589/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
McLeansboro, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for McLeansboro, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 18.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 57.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,750
Median Income
$46,589
Median Home Value
$72,200
Median Age
41.0
Poverty Rate
20.9%
Labor force participation
57.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
192.4
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
77.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
115.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
55.4°F
Annual Precipitation
47.1"
Annual Snowfall
13.3"

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,580 residents2,600 residents2,620 residents2,640 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,634 residents 2,585 residents ▼ -1.9%
McLeansboro's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
89.1%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
6.5%
Work from Home
0.7%

Based on 1,214 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county McLeansboro sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$916/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
30.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Illinois

Hamilton
2,738 people
Bushnell
2,763 people
Lena
2,778 people
Oakbrook Terrace
2,714 people
Madison
2,788 people
Pawnee
2,706 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to McLeansboro's 2,750 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

New Richmond, OH
2,750 people
Forsyth, MO
2,749 people
Middlefield, OH
2,749 people
Pine Ridge, PA
2,751 people
Monterey, TN
2,751 people
Van, TX
2,751 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to McLeansboro's $46,589 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Dillsboro, IN
$46,591 median income
McAllister, MT
$46,594 median income
Smelterville, ID
$46,597 median income
Taos, NM
$46,579 median income
North Johns, AL
$46,607 median income
Woodlake, CA
$46,607 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - McLeansboro, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition McLeansboro, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 96.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.0% White 96.5% Black or African American 0.1% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 1.4% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.1% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How McLeansboro compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
McLeansboro (this city) 2,750 $46,589
Hamilton 2,738 $53,487
Bushnell 2,763 $55,368
Lena 2,778 $76,076
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL FBI UCR NOAA Normals OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about McLeansboro, IL?

What is the population of McLeansboro, IL? +

McLeansboro, IL has a population of 2,750 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in McLeansboro, IL? +

McLeansboro households earn a median of $46,589 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in McLeansboro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for McLeansboro; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

Is McLeansboro, IL safe? +

McLeansboro has a total crime rate of 192.4 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in McLeansboro, IL? +

Homes in McLeansboro carry a median value of $72,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in McLeansboro? +

Climate normals put McLeansboro's yearly average temperature at 55.4°F, 47.1 inches of precipitation, and 13.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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