Macon County

MyTownView tracks 12 municipalities in Macon County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

Rankings

Top cities and towns in Macon County. Click any ranking to see the full leaderboard.

Fastest Growing Cities

Long Creek · Macon

+6.3%

Population Change

#1 of 8

Lowest Property Taxes

Long Creek · Macon

1.81%

Effective Tax Rate

#1 of 7

Best Schools

Maroa · Macon

59 / 100

School Score

#1 of 8

Best Fiscal Health

Oreana · Macon

70 / 100

Fiscal Health Score

#1 of 8

Recent News

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NewsApr 24

Land of Lincoln Credit Union helps Decatur students build strong financial futures

Land of Lincoln Credit Union helps Decatur students build strong financial futures wandtv.com

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NewsApr 24

5th annual D-Town Throwdown taking place in Decatur

5th annual D-Town Throwdown taking place in Decatur wandtv.com

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NewsApr 23

Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87

Former Decatur Mayor Erik Brechnitz dies at 87 wandtv.com

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Apr 23Decatur man pleads guilty to child pornography chargesDecaturNews↗Apr 23Man shot after pointing crossbow at police in Downtown DecaturDecaturNews↗Apr 23Man arrested after 2 stabbed in DecaturDecaturNews↗Apr 22No injuries after second fire hits same Decatur homeDecaturNews↗Apr 221 person injured after stabbing at Decatur apartment complexDecaturNews↗Show 7 more articles

Meetings

9

Apr 21Plan CommissionDecaturVideoApr 20City CouncilDecaturVideoApr 15Special Called Board of Zoning & Adjustment Meeting 04:14:2026DecaturVideoApr 14Village Board of TrusteesDecaturVideoApr 14Council Agenda Work Session 04:13:2026DecaturVideoApr 7City CouncilDecaturVideoMar 31Board of Zoning Adjustment Meeting 03:31:2026DecaturVideoMar 31Council Agenda Work Session 03:30:2026DecaturVideo

Municipalities

12

Municipality▲	Population▲▼	Median Income▲▼	Home Value▲▼
Argenta	879	$73,482	$106,300
Blue Mound	882	$70,329	$123,100
Decatur	69,815	$51,592	$99,600
Forsyth	3,502	$112,000	$281,000
Harristown	1,550	$72,426	$117,700
Long Creek	1,392	$78,519	$167,500
Macon	1,047	$68,750	$108,600
Maroa	1,714	$72,500	$126,800
Mt. Zion	5,660	$103,365	$201,100
Niantic	671	$67,155	$114,800
Oreana	1,037	$89,000	$137,300
Warrensburg	921	$81,719	$145,400