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Macon County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Macon County, anchored by the city of Decatur, blends classic Midwestern charm with a mix of historic sites, parks, and local events. The area is known for its friendly community, modest cost of living, and connections to agriculture and industry.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
25,216
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.86°, -88.96°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
58
Female Safety
62
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,922
Local Cost
$1,100
Local Income
$3,000
Cashless
85
English
100
Temperature
11.3°C
Summer Avg
23.3°C
Winter Avg
-1.8°C
Record High
42.0°C
Record Low
-28.4°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1016 mm
City Vibrancy
11
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
10
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DEC
Distance
9 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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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.
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