Lexington
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Lexington, Illinois is a charming small city set in McLean County. Known for its welcoming community, historic downtown, and easy access to Route 66, Lexington offers a relaxed blend of Midwestern hospitality and rural appeal.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
10,348
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.64°, -88.78°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
85
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,160
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.8°C
Summer Avg
22.9°C
Winter Avg
-2.5°C
Record High
41.6°C
Record Low
-30.9°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
998 mm
Internet Speed
143 Mbps
Upload
63 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
2
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
17
Walk Score
17
Footways
33.0
Airport
BMI
Distance
22 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 6 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.