McLeansboroIllinois
McLeansboro is a city and the county seat of Hamilton County, Illinois, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,675 at the 2020 census..
Intro: Wikipedia
About McLeansboro
Set in the southern part of Illinois, McLeansboro is a small town, home to 2,593 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, McLeansboro is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.74 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 946 residents per square mile.
What Makes McLeansboro Unique
- The only place in America named McLeansboro — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in McLeansboro
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in McLeansboro
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in McLeansboro
- East Side Elementary School
- Hamilton County Jr/Sr High School
- Hamilton County Preschool Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Hamilton Memorial Hospital ★★★ (3/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.