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Mahomet, IL

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Population
10,516
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
730 ft
Median Home Value
$299,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,396/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$118,586
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityChampaign, Illinois8.0 miles away · 91,195 residents.

About Mahomet

Mahomet is a historic village in Champaign County, Illinois, situated along the Sangamon River ten miles northwest of Champaign. Established in 1832 as the first settlement in the county, the community of approximately 10,000 is served by the Mahomet-Seymour School District. The village is a popular regional recreation destination, featuring the extensive Lake of the Woods Park, the Museum of the Grand Prairie, and the River Bend Forest Preserve.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+100.0rating

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