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Among 769 Illinois towns, just one has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than Meredosia. Meredosia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Meredosia beats most towns.
1,044 counted in 2010 and 826 in 2020; an estimated 795 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
Census counts: 750 in 1880, a peak of 1,272 in 1980, 826 in 2020. The archive holds 17 old photos and papers going back to 1850 and 4 maps from 1928 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Meredosia, 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.
Ordered by what stands out in Meredosia.
The rent at the middle of the market for Meredosia comes to $704 a month. Home values are up 14% over the year to September 2026.
| Meredosia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $704 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 75% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Of its 3 schools, two are listed below, each with the reason. Public schools: Meredosia-Chambersburg CUSD 11. The 3 public schools in Meredosia teach 212 students between them.
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meredosia-Chambersburg Elem SchLargest public elementary schoolGrades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 | 116 | C− |
| Meredosia-Chambersburg High SchLargest public high schoolGrades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 | 47 | B− |
NCES · EDFacts
For Meredosia, the mean commuting time is 24 minutes. Commuting out is the norm here: 3% of working residents work locally. The share of residents in Meredosia who live below the poverty line: 18%. Its income of the median household is $54,000, where Illinois’ towns sit at $83,000 and U.S. towns at $80,000.
| Meredosia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 18% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $54,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Working residents who work in town | 3.2% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in 76% of U.S. communities. 44% of Meredosia’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 24%. Since 1979, Meredosia has seen 69 flood insurance claims paid out.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
In Meredosia, 14% of adults have diabetes. Against the Illinois average, Meredosia comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 11. Among adults here, 17% smoke cigarettes, against 13% in Illinois’ towns and 14% across U.S. towns.
| Meredosia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 37% | 35% |
| What stands out | Meredosia | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.9% | 75.7% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.3% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Meredosia | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conserved land | 0.1% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.2 miles per square mile | 0.3 | 0.4 |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Boyd Park | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Meredosia; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Meredosia residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Village in Illinois, United States
Meredosia is a village in Morgan County, Illinois, United States. The population was 826 at the 2020 census, down from 1,044 in 2010. It is part of the Jacksonville Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Meredosia has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.