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Menard County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Menard County, Illinois, is a picturesque rural area featuring historical sites, river views, and a welcoming small-town atmosphere. Visitors enjoy friendly communities, easy access to outdoor recreation, and a glimpse into Abraham Lincoln's early years. The county's towns are great for relaxed getaways, family trips, and history buffs.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
12,297
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.03°, -89.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
77
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,850
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$3,100
Cashless
50
English
100
Temperature
11.7°C
Summer Avg
24.0°C
Winter Avg
-1.7°C
Record High
43.1°C
Record Low
-28.2°C
Humidity
76%
Precipitation
984 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
SPI
Distance
23 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 68/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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