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Argenta, IL

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Population
872
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
686 ft
Median Home Value
$106,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,286/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$73,482
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Argenta

Argenta is a quiet village of about 900 people in Macon County, sitting roughly 15 minutes northeast of Decatur along Route 48. The town got its start in the 1870s as a railroad stop and grew up surrounded by open farmland, keeping that calm, rural character to this day. Residential streets are peaceful, with mature trees, spacious yards, and a neighborly atmosphere where people look out for one another.

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Local kids attend the joint Argenta-Oreana school district, which serves as a central hub for sports and community get-togethers. Just outside town, the Friends Creek Conservation Area offers miles of wooded trails, fishing spots, and quiet campsites. Decatur is a short drive down the highway for work, healthcare, and shopping, so residents enjoy a relaxed pace of life while staying close to everyday essentials.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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