McDonough County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
McDonough County, anchored by Macomb, is a welcoming rural community in western Illinois known for its lively university scene, historic architecture, and friendly small-town feel. The county offers a blend of cultural events, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of local identity.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
27,238
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.46°, -90.68°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
73
Female Safety
68
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
85
Monthly Cost
$2,000
Local Cost
$1,200
Local Income
$2,800
Cashless
75
English
96
Temperature
11.1°C
Summer Avg
23.8°C
Winter Avg
-2.6°C
Record High
43.0°C
Record Low
-33.1°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
951 mm
Internet Speed
180 Mbps
Upload
25 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
32
Coworking
0
Cafes
3
Nightlife
0
Parks
29
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MQB
Distance
8 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 9 tests. 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 60/100.