McDonough
7.1
High score (8-10)
Western Illinois University keeps about 9,000-10,000 students in Macomb, which provides real social energy in an agricultural county seat that would otherwise be very quiet. The campus has a bar scene on the square and the university social events give outsiders genuine entry points. Macomb is smaller and more isolated than other college towns in Illinois but the university dynamic still applies.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
WIU has a regional draw from western Illinois and eastern Iowa, but enrollment has been declining which has reduced the social energy somewhat. The town is more dependent on the university than almost any other college town in the state — when school is out, the town is very quiet.
Lower score (below 6)
Outside the WIU campus environment, Macomb and McDonough County are isolated agricultural western Illinois. The university is the entire reason this town has a social scene, and without that connection an outsider has nothing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in McDonough, Illinois?
$43k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in McDonough, Illinois?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in McDonough, Illinois?
22% men have degree
What's the average male height in McDonough, Illinois?
176 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in McDonough, Illinois?
Local women avg 29.3