A town of 2,126, settled in 1836. Safer than 99% of U.S. towns.
The 3 things Lexington does most differently from other towns.
1973 · CITY HALL AND MEN'S ROOM INWhere Lexington’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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Ordered by what stands out in Lexington. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents leave Lexington for work: only 6% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (25%), Normal (13%) and Chenoa (5%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Lexington reports less crime per resident than 99% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
The median sale price was $255,000 in May 2026.
Lexington beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Lexington | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 11.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9% | 7.6% |
Lexington has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.
1.4 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Keller Park | 0.8 mi | 36 |
| 2. Lexington Preserve | — | 1 |
6 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 2 places on the National Register.
2 places in Lexington on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Illinois, United States
Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,090 at the 2020 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology of the city name. One says it was named for the Battle of Lexington, where General Asahel Gridley's father fought, and the other says that it was named for Lexington, Kentucky, the hometown of James Brown, the town's co-founder.
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2 towns share a border with Lexington.
