Metamora (Illinois)
Woodford County
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Metamora is a village in Woodford County in the U.S. state of Illinois with 2,700 inhabitants (as of 2000) and a suburb of the city of Peoria.
Location
Metamora is located at an altitude of 821 American feet ( 250 m). According to the U.S. Bureau of Statistics United States Census Bureau, the city covers an area of 1.4 square miles American and 3.6 square kilometers. Of these, 0% water areas. The city has only one ZIP Code: 61548th
Population
According to the census from the year in the small town live 2000 2.743 people ( 743 families) in 1050 households. The average household consists of 2.44 people and the average family of 2.97 people. The population with a mean age of 43.1 years, consists of 98.5% White and 0.6 % of Hispanics together (remaining 0.9%: other minorities). Statistically, for every 100 women 87.5 men for over 18 years, the ratio 100:81,7.
Population by age group:
The average income was in Metamora in 2000 at 46 691 U.S. dollars ( U.S. $ ) per household and U.S. $ 56 384 per family. Males have a median income of U.S. $ 40 745, women earn monthly average of U.S. $ 26,505. 2.9 % of the population and 1.8 % of families in Metamora live below the poverty line. Of the total population, 3.8% of all live. Below 18 years and 2.0 % of those 65 and over in poverty
Education
In the small town there are several schools, including the Metamora Township High School (900 students), the Metamora Grade School (700 students) and St. Mary Elementary School ( 150 students). With the neighboring city of German Town Hills shares the schools German Town Hills Elementary School ( 400 students) and German Town Hills Middle School ( 350 students). The Public Library Illinois Prairie DPL offers more than 100,000 books, 4,000 audio media and video media 3,000 for rent. She works with an operating income of about 550,000 dollars. 87% of over 25 year olds in Metamora have a "high school" degree.
Attractions
The only historic landmark of the city is the courthouse in 113 E. Partridge. The 1845 completed building of red brick and wood is a typical example of classical architecture. The future President Abraham Lincoln visited this building frequently during his career as a lawyer after he had received in 1836 by the law firm of Illinois his approval. The " Metamora Court House " is one of two surviving courthouses in which Lincoln was legally operate.
Traffic
The main transport links the city with the environment are the Illinois State Routes 116 (two lanes in each direction) and 89 The city has no public transport.
Crime and Safety
Responsible for the security of the local police, which employs a total of six officials. 2002 occurred in Metamora two felonies: murder and rape.
Environment
Nearest Cities: Washington, IL ( 7.2 miles and 11.6 miles), German Town Hills, IL ( 7.4 miles or 11.9 km)
Nearest towns with population > 50,000: Peoria, IL ( 17.7 miles or 28.5 km )
Nearest towns with population > 200,000: Chicago, IL ( 136.5 miles or 219.7 km )
Citys El Paso | Eureka | Minonk
Villages Bay View Gardens | Benson | Congerville | Deer Creek | German Town Hills | Goodfield | Kappa | Metamora | Panola | Roanoke | Secor | Spring Bay | Washburn
Unincorporated communities Lowpoint | Oak Ridge | Spires | Woodford
- Location in Illinois
- Location in North America
- Woodford County ( Illinois)