City safety & data profile

MacombIL

Macomb, IL is a 19K-resident city in McDonough County with a median household income of $44,411.

McDonough County, Illinois. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Macomb, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Macomb has a population larger than 40% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $103,300, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

19K
Population
Top 60%
By size
$44,411
Median income
$103,300
Median home
25.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Macomb

Macomb posts a median household income higher than 4% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Macomb area.

Top 96%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Macomb

Where Macomb income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$44,411 Bottom 4% higher than 4% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. IL $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Macomb, IL beyond the headline numbers

Macomb sits inside McDonough County, Illinois, at roughly 40.46°N, -90.67°W. Population 18,547, $44,411 median household income. Median home value $103,300, median rent $765. Poverty rate 25.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Macomb's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 38.6%, then short sleep duration at 37.3%. 1 hospital in/around Macomb, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Macomb from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,547
Macomb
Median Income
$44,411
-35% vs avg
Median Home Value
$103,300
-55% vs avg
Median Age
27.6
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (McDonough County) - Macomb's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
27K-17%
Median Income
$52,795+47%
Median Home Value
$107,500+24%
Poverty Rate
17.2%-26%
Unemployment
7.9%-20%

Economics

Economics indicators for Macomb, IL
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$765/mo
Poverty Rate
25.1% +77% vs avg
Unemployment 10.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 35.4%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 0.3%

Population

White 80.1%
African American 9.7%
Asian 2.7%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
38.6%
Short Sleep Duration
37.3%
High Blood Pressure
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
26.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
21.8%
Binge Drinking
17.7%
Current Smoking
15.2%
Frequent Physical Distress
14.4%
Current Asthma
11.5%
Diabetes
10.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.7%
Annual Checkup 76.1%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
9.9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.2%
Stroke
3.3%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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0
Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL
MACOMB · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Macomb, IL? ▼
Macomb, IL has a population of 18,547 people, located in McDonough County, Illinois.
What is the median household income in Macomb? ▼
The median household income in Macomb, IL is $44,411 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 25.1%.
What is the median home value in Macomb? ▼
The median home value in Macomb, IL is $103,300. Median rent is $765/month.
What are the top health concerns in Macomb? ▼
The top health indicators in Macomb include Obesity (38.6%), Short Sleep Duration (37.3%), High Blood Pressure (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Macomb? ▼
Macomb has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Macomb? ▼
The median age in Macomb, IL is 27.6 years. 35.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Macomb, IL is located in McDonough County, Illinois. With a population of 19K and a $44,411 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Macomb area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Macomb's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (McDonough County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.