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McLeansboro, IL

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Population
2,585
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
493 ft
Median Home Value
$79,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$566/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,422
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About McLeansboro

As the county seat of Hamilton County, McLeansboro delivers the quiet charm and relaxed pace of southern Illinois small-town living. Life here naturally revolves around the historic courthouse square, which has served as the community's heart since the town was founded in the 1820s. It offers a friendly, close-knit atmosphere with plenty of open space, giving residents a peaceful home base that is still an easy drive from Mount Vernon for work, shopping, and healthcare.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA+99.5rating

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