McLeansboro, Illinois
McLeansboro is a city of 2,675 people in Hamilton County, Illinois.
Why visit McLeansboro
Townapedia lists 3 museums and landmarks, 3 parks and trails, 8 places to eat and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Radio Hill, Aaron G. Cloud House, Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House and Hamilton County Fair Grounds.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in McLeansboro
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About McLeansboro
McLeansboro () is a city and the county seat of Hamilton County, Illinois, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,675 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article McLeansboro, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks3
Aaron G. Cloud House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in McLeansboro, Illinois
Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in McLeansboro, United States of America
Cloud State Bank
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds3
Restaurants and cafes8
Auten's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.5 mi
205 West Walker Street, McLeansboro
History
The city was named for Dr. William McLean, an early settler who had resided there in 1821.
On September 26, 1911 one of the first air mail deliveries was made to McLeansboro by pilot Horace Kearney. In 1940 a post office lobby mural was commissioned honoring the event, depicting a plane flying over a grassy field surrounded by circus tents and residents of McLeansboro.
From the History section of McLeansboro, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship8
St. James Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Healthcare1
Map of McLeansboro
39 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Feb | 46°F | 24°F | 2.9 in | 3.3 in |
| Mar | 56°F | 34°F | 4.5 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 63°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 63°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 55°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 43°F | 3.4 in | 0.6 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 33°F | 4.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 26°F | 3.5 in | 3.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mcleansboro Hcn (0 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
Hamilton County has had 7 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-06-07: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2009-07-02: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2005-02-01: Record/Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Harrisburg-Raleigh Airport (HSB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 19 miles away.
- Carmi 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Eldorado 20 mi south, about 32 min by car
- Benton 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Fairfield 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Harrisburg 24 mi south, about 39 min by car
- Mount Vernon 26 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Johnston City 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Carrier Mills 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Christopher 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Marion 33 mi southwest, about 53 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
- Cloud properties in downtown McLeansboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Cloud State Bank in McLeansboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Hamilton County Courthouse in McLeansboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. James Episcopal Church in McLeansboro, Nyttend, Public domain
- Chalon Guard and Emma Blades Cloud House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Aaron G. Cloud House, Nyttend, Public domain
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