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1880
1940 Census Enumeration District Maps - Illinois - Knox County - Abingdon - ED 48-1, ED 48-36, 1880
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About Abingdon
City in Illinois, United StatesThe City of Abingdon is a city in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The city is 50 miles (80 km) west of Peoria. The population was 2,951 as of the 2020 census.
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Housing in Abingdon
The typical Abingdon home is worth about $92,000, up 16.7% in a year, 69% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Abingdon
Full picture →Most working residents leave Abingdon for work: only 13% work in town. The top destinations are Galesburg (27%), Peoria (10%) and Chicago (3%). Half commute less than 24 miles.
Health in Abingdon
Health Grade C
Healthier than 29% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 23 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Abingdon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 55% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Abingdon
Full climate →Abingdon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 26 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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