Macomb, Illinois
Macomb is a city of 14,894 people in McDonough County, Illinois, founded in 1830.
Why visit Macomb
Townapedia lists 14 museums and landmarks, 39 parks and trails, 40 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Western Illinois University, Rialto Cinemas, Lamoine Hotel and Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 16°F, and about 21 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Macomb
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Macomb
Macomb () is a city in the State of Illinois, and the county seat of McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is situated in western Illinois, about 75 miles (121 km) southwest of Peoria. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 15,051. Macomb is also the home of Western Illinois University.
From the Wikipedia article Macomb, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Western Illinois University
School
University in Macomb, Illinois, United States
Museums and landmarks14
Lamoine Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic hotel located in Macomb, Illinois
Macomb Courthouse Square Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic district located in downtown Macomb, Illinois
McDonough County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Local government building in the United States
Sherman Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Main administrative building of Western Illinois University
William S. Bailey House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house located in Macomb, Illinois
2 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds39
Spring Lake Park
Park · 3.3 mi
Park in McDonough County, Illinois, United States
Citizen's Bank Clock Tower Plaza
Park · 1.1 mi
127 South Side Square, Macomb
sunrise-sunset
27 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes40
Gelsosomo's Pizza
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 0.9 mi
221 North Randolph Street
Su-Mo 16:00-21:00;Tu,Th 11:00-13:30, 16:00-21:00;Fr 11:00-13:30,...
International Sandwich Shop
Restaurant · Sandwich · 0.5 mi
711 West Adams Street, Macomb
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-03:00
Italian Express
Restaurant · Italian, Pasta · 0.8 mi
928 West Jackson Street, Macomb
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Jackson Street Pub
Diner · American · 0.8 mi
835 West Jackson Street, Macomb
Mo-Sa 11:00-00:00
Los Charros East
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.8 mi
1319 East Jackson Street, Macomb
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
1435 East Jackson Street, Macomb
Su-Th 11:00-22:00
Sesame Garden
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.8 mi
112 North Scotland Street, Macomb
Tu-Su 11:00-21:30
Yummy Chen's
Restaurant · Japanese, Thai, Chinese · 0.8 mi
531 West Jackson Street, Macomb
We-Mo 11:00-21:30
28 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship30
Immanuel Lutheran Student Center
Church · Lutheran · 0.6 mi
303 North Clay Street, Macomb
Shopping7
Gas and EV charging7
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Western Area Career System 265
School · 1.0 mi
130 S Lafayette St Ste 200, Macomb
Healthcare3
Map of Macomb
169 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33°F | 16°F | 1.9 in | 5.7 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 19°F | 1.9 in | 6.0 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 29°F | 2.7 in | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 74°F | 52°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 64°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 55°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 31°F | 2.4 in | 1.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 22°F | 1.8 in | 5.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Prairie City 2S (14 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
McDonough County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 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)
- 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Macomb Municipal Airport (MQB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Good Hope 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Colchester 7 mi southwest, about 10 min by car
- Bushnell 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Industry 11 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Blandinsville 11 mi northwest, about 18 min by car
- Prairie City 15 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Table Grove 15 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- La Harpe 17 mi northwest, about 27 min by car
- Canton 35 mi east, about 56 min by car
- Galesburg 37 mi northeast, about 59 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
- MacombCityHallFront, J.R. Vazquez, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Macomb Square, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Lamoine Hotel, Nyttend, Public domain
- Sherman Hall, Unknown author, CC BY-SA 2.5
- McDonough County Courthouse, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- William S. Bailey House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Shermanwide, Illini Grad Research, CC BY-SA 3.0
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