Mount Zion, Illinois
Mount Zion is a village of 5,660 people in Macon County, Illinois, founded in 1881.
Why visit Mount Zion
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 2 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Carmike Strand 10, Eli Ulery House, Heroic Age Arts Center and Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 20°F.
Weather in Mount Zion
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Mount Zion
Mount Zion is a village in Macon County, Illinois, United States. The population was 6,019 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Mount Zion, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks2
Eli Ulery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Restaurants and cafes2
Where to stay2
Schools, colleges and libraries23
Healthcare1
Family Medicine - Mt. Zion
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.5 mi
4965 East Lost Bridge Road, Decatur
Map of Mount Zion
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 20°F | 2.0 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 23°F | 1.8 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 32°F | 2.5 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 42°F | 3.7 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 4.4 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.3 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.0 in |
| Sep | 79°F | 55°F | 3.0 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 51°F | 34°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Decatur Ap (4 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
Macon County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2002-05-21: Severe Storms, Tornadoes And Flooding (Tornado)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Decatur Airport (DEC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Long Creek 2 mi northeast, about 4 min by car
- Decatur 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Harristown 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Forsyth 11 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Maroa 18 mi north, about 29 min by car
- Bement 19 mi northeast, about 31 min by car
- Arthur 23 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Monticello 24 mi northeast, about 38 min by car
- Clinton 25 mi north, about 41 min by car
- Taylorville 28 mi southwest, about 44 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
- Eli Ulery House, Nyttend, Public domain
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