Lexington, Illinois
Lexington is a city of 2,126 people in McLean County, Illinois, founded in 1836.
Why visit Lexington
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 7 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include David Hyatt Van Dolah House and John Patton Log Cabin.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Lexington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Lexington
Lexington is a city in McLean County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,090 at the 2020 census. There are two theories regarding the etymology of the city name. One says it was named for the Battle of Lexington, where General Asahel Gridley's father fought, and the other says that it was named for Lexington, Kentucky, the hometown of James Brown, the town's co-founder.
From the Wikipedia article Lexington, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks3
David Hyatt Van Dolah House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
House in Lexington, Illinois, United States
10 North Spencer Street, Lexington
John Patton Log Cabin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Lexington, Illinois
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes7
Emerald & Amethyst Books
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.4 mi
316 West Main Street, Lexington
Tu-Sa 11:00-20:00
Churches and places of worship1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries4
Map of Lexington
19 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 15°F | 2.2 in | 5.3 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 1.6 in | 4.8 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 29°F | 2.7 in | 2.3 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.6 in | 0.8 in |
| May | 73°F | 51°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 60°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 31°F | 2.6 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 21°F | 2.0 in | 5.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Chenoa (7 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
McLean County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-17: Illinois Winter Snow Storms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Chenoa 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Hudson 11 mi west, about 18 min by car
- Normal 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- El Paso 14 mi northwest, about 22 min by car
- Bloomington 15 mi southwest, about 25 min by car
- Fairbury 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Pontiac 18 mi northeast, about 30 min by car
- Downs 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Le Roy 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Gibson City 25 mi southeast, about 40 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Image Van Dolah House, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lexington Il John Patton Log Cabin2, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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