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Why visit Casey
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 12 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Fairview Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Casey
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Casey
Casey () is a city in Clark and Cumberland counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. The population was 2,404 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Casey, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks7
Worlds Largest Mailbox
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
5 Staley Avenue, Casey
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes12
Cilantros Grill and Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.6 mi
25 Northwest 1st Street, Casey
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00; PH closed
Crazy 8's Grill
Restaurant · Barbecue · 0.5 mi
107 East Main Street
Mo,PH off; Tu-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 08:00-20:00; Su 08:00-14:00
Richards Farm Restaurant
Restaurant · Regional · 0.8 mi
607 Northeast 13th Street, Casey
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:00; PH closed
Casey Coffee Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop, Bagel, Breakfast · 0.6 mi
Mo-We,Sa 07:00-14:00; Th-Fr 07:00-16:00; Su 12:00-16:00
Hometown Butcher Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sa 11:00-16:00; PH closed
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship12
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Casey Family Medical Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.6 mi
11 North Central Avenue, Casey
Map of Casey
48 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.2 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 22°F | 2.6 in | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 32°F | 3.3 in | 1.4 in |
| Apr | 65°F | 43°F | 5.1 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 76°F | 54°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 63°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 66°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 64°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 55°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 69°F | 44°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 33°F | 4.0 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 42°F | 24°F | 3.1 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Casey (1 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Clark County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2008-06-24: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Coles County Memorial Airport (MTO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.
- Charleston 16 mi northwest, about 26 min by car
- Mattoon 23 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Arcola 31 mi northwest, about 50 min by car
- Effingham 33 mi southwest, about 53 min by car
- Terre Haute 34 mi east, about 55 min by car
- Arthur 38 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Bridgeport 43 mi south, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Altamont 44 mi southwest, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Vincennes 50 mi southeast, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Bement 53 mi northwest, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- City Hall, Casey, IL, US, Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
- World's Largest Rocking Chair Casey, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IOOF Building in Casey, IL, Bobbie rasho, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Union Pacific UP 6449 passing through Casey, Illinois - July 2023, Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- DSC06262 (53058450807), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- World's Largest Pencil, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- DSC06312 (53059422820), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- World's largest rocking chair (53059035376), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- World's Largest Barber Pole at Tina's Barber Shop (53058455127), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Honda Goldwing with trailer (53059518788), Joseph Gage from Yorkville, IL, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- World's largest mailbox, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- World's largest birdcage, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- World's largest pitchfork, Coasterlover1994, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS022-E-27776 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-228066 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS022-E-27777 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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