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Greenup, IL

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Population
1,330
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
593 ft
Median Home Value
$91,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$732/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Greenup

Greenup is a quiet village of around 1,400 residents located along the Embarras River in east-central Illinois. Sitting right off Interstate 70 and historic Route 40, the town offers an easy commute to regional hubs like Effingham, Mattoon, and Terre Haute while maintaining a relaxed pace. Local children attend Cumberland Unit schools in neighboring Toledo, and residents regularly gather at the fairgrounds for community events and the annual Cumberland County Fair.

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Greenup is widely known as the "Village of Porches" thanks to the unique overhanging balconies that shade the downtown sidewalks along the old National Road. The town takes pride in its heritage, featuring a restored 1870 railroad depot, a classic Carnegie library, and longstanding local businesses like the Quinn Broom Works. With its tree-lined residential streets, affordable housing, and friendly atmosphere, Greenup offers a comfortable base for anyone looking for small-town living.

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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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