McLeansboro
A community guide to McLeansboro in Illinois, the United States.
- Population
- 2,675 residents
- Region
- Illinois
- Country
- the United States
- Coordinates
- 38.0934, -88.5356
Overview
McLeansboro is a populated place in Illinois, the United States. The community supports 2,675 residents and serves as one of the recognised localities of Illinois. Its position within the broader regional network gives McLeansboro a distinct local character shaped by surrounding communities and shared services.
Economy and services
The economy of McLeansboro reflects small-scale community commerce, with employment distributed across the sectors typical for similarly-sized communities in Illinois. Local services include the everyday provisions residents and visitors expect — retail, food, and personal services — supported by the wider municipal infrastructure of Illinois and the United States. Businesses based in McLeansboro draw from the regional labour pool and supply both local needs and the broader market beyond the immediate area.
Climate
The climate at McLeansboro is milder year-round, with moderate seasonality, reflecting its location at latitude 38.09 within the United States. Local microclimate effects depend on elevation, proximity to water, and surrounding terrain — all of which contribute to the day-to-day weather residents of McLeansboro experience. Visitors planning a trip to McLeansboro should check current forecasts as conditions can vary considerably from the regional norm.
Geography and location
McLeansboro sits at approximate coordinates 38.0934 latitude and -88.5356 longitude within Illinois. The terrain and natural features around McLeansboro reflect those typical of its part of the United States, with land use, water access, and transport corridors that have shaped the way the community has developed over time. Travel distances to neighbouring populated places vary, with the wider Illinois road network providing the principal routes in and out.