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Preemption, IL

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Population
127
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Elevation
806 ft
Median Home Value
$110,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$86,406
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Preemption

Preemption is a quiet rural community in Mercer County, sitting just a few miles west of Sherrard and an easy drive south of the Quad Cities. With roughly 250 residents, life here moves at a relaxed pace among the surrounding western Illinois farmland. The area is also the birthplace of industrialist and philanthropist Roy J. Carver, who grew up locally before building his manufacturing company. For anyone looking for peaceful country living within easy reach of regional jobs and services, Preemption offers simple small-town appeal.

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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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