McLean is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 743 at the 2020 census, down from 830 in 2010. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal metropolitan area. McLean is the home of the Dixie Travel Plaza.

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Town numbers

ZIP code61754

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Living in McLean

Housing in McLean

$200K▲ 1.9% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical McLean home is worth about $200,000, up 1.9% in a year, 33% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 2 sales in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in McLean

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Not graded

McLean has fewer than 1,000 residents. At that size one or two incidents swing the numbers so much that a grade wouldn't be fair, so we show the counts instead.

Violent0

Property1

Reported in 20251

FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in McLean

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Most working residents leave McLean for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bloomington (34%), Normal (21%) and Allin (4%). Half commute less than 16 miles.

Bloomington

34%

Normal

21%

Allin

Springfield

0%Work in townlive and work in McLean 16 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 58Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in McLean →

Health in McLean

Compared with Illinois

8better than IL

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

Conditions all close Habits all close Care 3▲ 4 close Mind 1▲ 4 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

6.3%Fewer uninsured adultsIL 9.9% · better 10.3%Fewer adults facing food insecurityIL 15.9% · better

Care nearby

Hopedale HospitalHopedale · 15 mi · ER · rural critical access

Chestnut Family Health CenterBloomington · 14.5 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for McLean · CMS · HRSAHealth in McLean →

Natural hazards in McLean

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought

15Does McLean flood?paid flood claims since 1979 3Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to McLean

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in McLean →

Climate in McLean

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McLean has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 19 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

37° / 20°Winter

63° / 41°Spring

84° / 62°Summer

65° / 43°Fall

How much snow does McLean get?About 19 inches a winter.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Oct 16, with the last in spring around Apr 20.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+1.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in McLean →

McLean’s library

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Mount Hope-Funk's Grove Townships Public Library District111 South Hamilton Street · part of Mount Hope-Funk's Grove Townships Public Library District

Fine-free29 hrs a week

What’s on for kids?6 programsa year for ages 0–11 (system-wide)Programs →Late fees?Nonethis library is fine-freePerks →

IMLS Public Libraries Survey · FY2024Mount Hope-Funk's Grove Townships Public Library District →

Famous people from McLeanWriters, athletes, leaders and more who were born in McLean.Meet them →