Maquon TownshipIL
A town of 442, settled in 1837.
Is Maquon Township a good place to live?
Maquon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
442 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Maquon Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Maquon Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Maquon Township.
Maquon Township stands out in Illinois and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
Maquon Township’s income of the median household is $66,000. Its mean commuting time stands at 33 minutes, against 26 minutes in Illinois’ towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Half commute less than 30 miles. The top destinations are Peoria (15%), Galesburg (10%) and Yates City (4%).
| Maquon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 33 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Median household income | $66,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Maquon Township brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 86°; in January, nights fall to 16°, and about 21 inches of snow falls in a winter.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Maquon Township is
The share of adults in Maquon Township who have obesity: 38%. Against the Illinois average, Maquon Township comes out ahead on 5 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 9. In Maquon Township, 14% of adults report frequent physical distress, where Illinois’ towns sit at 13% and U.S. towns at 14%. Two figures for adults locally: 16% smoke cigarettes, 31% feel lonely.
| Maquon Township | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 38% | 35% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 31% | 33% | 33% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Maquon Township | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.7% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.9% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.5% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
High risk in Maquon Township, with inland flooding at the top
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Maquon Township once, in 1999. Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 60% of U.S. communities. Expected losses in Maquon Township break down as 33% from inland flooding and 16% from strong winds.
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Everything we know about Maquon Township
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Maquon Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Maquon Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Maquon Township for work
Where Maquon Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Maquon Township
American village
Maquon is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The population was 218 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 633 ft
- ZIP code
- 61458
Questions about Maquon Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Maquon Township, IL a good place to live?
Maquon Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.