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Towanda, IL

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Population
423
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
783 ft
Median Home Value
$158,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$72,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityNormal, Illinois5.7 miles away · 53,275 residents.

About Towanda

Towanda is a quiet village in McLean County, sitting about ten minutes northeast of Bloomington-Normal. It offers a relaxed, small-town feel surrounded by Central Illinois farmland, making it popular with people who want open space while staying close to city jobs, schools, and shopping. The town started as a 19th-century railroad stop, and you can still see that heritage in its classic street grid, local parks, and older downtown buildings.

2019 09 10 Money Creek, Towanda, Illinois

One of Towanda's best local spots is the Route 66 Parkway, a paved walking trail along a preserved stretch of the historic highway complete with picnic areas, native gardens, and historical displays. Interstate 55 runs right past the edge of town, so commuting into the Twin Cities is simple and fast. With a mix of established homes and newer subdivisions, Towanda gives residents a calm, close-knit neighborhood setting right on the outskirts of the metro area.

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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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