MakandaIL
A town of 612. Nearly 9.3% of it is conserved land.
What makes Makanda stand out
The 2 things Makanda does most differently from other towns.
612 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Makanda’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Makanda. Another town gets a different order.
9.3% of Makanda is conserved land
3.0 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Giant City State Park | 1.4 mi | 200 |
| 2. Fern Rocks Nature Preserve | 0.6 mi | 39 |
Most working residents commute out of Makanda
Most working residents leave Makanda for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Carbondale (36%), Marion (10%) and Anna (4%). Half commute less than 11 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 58% of U.S. towns
Makanda beats the Illinois average on 13 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 5.
| What stands out | Makanda | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 4.8% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.2% | 7.6% |
High risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 76% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Makanda has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 24°, and about 11 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
99% of working residents leave Makanda for work
Where Makanda’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Makanda
Village in Illinois, United States
Makanda ( muh-KAN-duh) is a village in Jackson County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 United States census, the population was 547, down from 561 in 2010. In the early 20th Century it used the slogan "Star of Egypt." Makanda is part of the Carbondale, Illinois Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Population
- 547
- Area
- 5.3 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 62958
- Area code
- 618