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Montgomery County
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Montgomery County, Illinois, offers a blend of charming small towns, rich history, and scenic rural landscapes. With its Route 66 heritage, friendly communities, and affordable living, the county is an inviting destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors will find a slower pace and easy access to nature throughout its towns.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
856,553
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
39.23°, -89.48°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
68
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
94
Monthly Cost
$2,175
Local Cost
$1,310
Local Income
$2,950
Cashless
82
English
99
Temperature
12.4°C
Summer Avg
24.2°C
Winter Avg
-0.4°C
Record High
42.5°C
Record Low
-24.2°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1104 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
VLA
Distance
38 km
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Neighborhoods
EstimatedNeighborhood highlights with vibe, safety, and cost profiles.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
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 74/100.
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