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Maquon

A village of 218 people in Illinois
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About Maquon

American village
218Population
0.2 sq miArea
633 ftElevation

Maquon is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 218 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code61458
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Most working residents leave Maquon for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (14%), Galesburg (10%) and Yates City (6%). Half commute less than 28 miles.

Peoria
14%
Galesburg
10%
Yates City
6%
Monmouth
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Maquon →

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3better than IL·4worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.

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St. Mary Medical CenterGalesburg · 16.8 mi · ER
Solvera Health GalesburgGalesburg · 13.4 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Maquon · CMS · HRSAHealth in Maquon →

Natural hazards in Maquon

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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 60% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding💨 Strong wind🥶 Cold waves
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Maquon →

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Maquon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
62° / 40°Spring
84° / 62°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Maquon Public Library District210 Main Street · part of Maquon Public Library District
Fine-free37 hrs a week
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