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About Macon
City in Illinois, United StatesMacon is a city in Macon County, Illinois, United States whose population was 1,177 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Decatur, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area and lies 9 miles (14 km) south of Decatur.
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Housing in Macon
The typical Macon home is worth about $163,000, up 6.4% in a year, 45% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Macon
Full picture →Most working residents leave Macon for work: only 9% work in town. The top destinations are Decatur (43%), Springfield (3%) and Bloomington (2%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Health in Macon
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 68% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates, and 87% of towns with similar incomes.
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of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Macon
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 49% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Macon
Full climate →Macon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 19°, and about 14 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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