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Metropolis, IL

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Population
5,727
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
361 ft
Median Home Value
$86,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$752/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,399
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityPaducah, Kentucky5.9 miles away · 26,730 residents.

About Metropolis

Metropolis is a city and the county seat of Massac County, Illinois, situated on the Ohio River across from Paducah, Kentucky. Home to historic Fort Massac State Park and officially adopted as the hometown of comic hero Superman, the riverfront community of approximately 5,864 is served by Massac Unit School District 1 locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.1rating

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