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Leonore

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Leonore

Total population

97

Median home value

$76,300

4.4%

Bachelor's+

Median income

$47,500

Leonore$48k
National$74k
Elevation205 m
Land area0.09 km²
Weather83°F · Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Coordinates41.19°, -88.98°

Demographic figures from US Census Bureau · ACS 5-year estimates. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

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City facts

Elevation
205 m
Area
0.09 km²

Facts from Wikidata (CC0).

Overview

Leonore is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 121 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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History & geography

History

Leonore was originally established as Gary in the late 1880s to serve as a station on the Illinois Valley & Northern Railroad. In 1889, the name of the station was changed as there was already a post office named Gary. Leonore was deemed the favorite of the suggested names. Leonore was incorporated as a village on April 20, 1891; this was certified on June 15, 1891. Leonore is known locally as the site of a bank robbery.

Geography

Leonore is located in southern LaSalle County southwest of Ottawa, the county seat, and 15 miles southeast of LaSalle. According to the 2010 census, Leonore has a total area of , all land.

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Demographics & economy

Median age
39.1
Median home value
$76,300
Housing units
58
Poverty rate
26.8%
Unemployment
9.8%

Race & ethnicity

White
95.9%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
1%

Source: US Census Bureau — American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.

Geography

Latitude
41.1889
Longitude
-88.9823
Water area
—
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Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.

Climate

Current forecast

Today
83°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tonight
65°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Friday
79°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
Friday Night
67°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday
87°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Saturday Night
67°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Forecast for Leonore, IL from NOAA NWS API.

Air quality

Industrial & pollution facilities

Natural hazard risk

Health (adults)

High blood pressure
31.2%
Diabetes
10%
Adult obesity
38.2%
Binge drinking
20.7%
Adult smoking
16%
No leisure activity
23.4%

Age-adjusted prevalence estimates from CDC PLACES (latest release).

Walkability

Amenities nearby

Wildlife & biodiversity

Observations (last 5 yrs, 10 mi)
60,143
Distinct species (top 10)
10

Most-observed species

  • Canada Goose (canadensis Group)
    Branta canadensis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,949
  • Northern Cardinal
    Cardinalis cardinalis (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,819
  • American Robin
    Turdus migratorius Linnaeus, 1766 · Aves
    1,681
  • Bald Eagle
    Haliaeetus leucocephalus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,578
  • Black-capped Chickadee
    Poecile atricapillus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,495
  • Blue Jay
    Cyanocitta cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,467
  • Red-bellied Woodpecker
    Melanerpes carolinus (Linnaeus, 1758) · Aves
    1,349
  • Red-winged Blackbird
    Agelaius phoeniceus (Linnaeus, 1766) · Aves
    1,307

Citizen-science & research observations from the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).

Schools

Total
10
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
1
Other
0

Largest nearby schools

  • Streator Twp High School
    High · Streator · 809 students · 14.7:1 ratio
  • Northlawn Jr High School
    Middle · Streator · 617 students · 14.3:1 ratio
  • Centennial Elem School
    Elementary · Streator · 470 students · 15.7:1 ratio
  • Kimes Elem School
    Elementary · Streator · 454 students · 16.8:1 ratio
  • Lincoln Elem School
    Elementary · Oglesby · 332 students · 13.3:1 ratio
  • Grand Ridge School
    Elementary · Grand Ridge · 204 students · 10.7:1 ratio
  • Washington Elem School
    Middle · Oglesby · 134 students · 13.4:1 ratio
  • Tonica Grade School
    Elementary · Tonica · 110 students · 8.5:1 ratio

Public K–12 schools within ~10 mi from Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES Common Core of Data, 2022).

Earthquake history

Quakes ≥ 2.5 (25 yrs, 62 mi)
6
Largest magnitude
4.2
Largest event
2004-06-28

Most recent

Events from the USGS Earthquake Catalog (global) (FDSN Event Web Service).

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Sights & places nearby

Notable people from here

Herbert Spencer Jennings
Herbert Spencer Jennings
American biologist (1868–1947)
Arthur R. Hall
Arthur R. Hall
American football player and coach (1869-1955)
Charles Cyrus Kearns
Charles Cyrus Kearns
politician
H
Howard C. Ryan
American judge (1916–2008)
G
George Darwin Jennings
American physician

People born within ~10 km, from Wikidata (CC0). Click any name for their Wikipedia article.

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Sources

  • • Wikipedia
  • • US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)
  • • NOAA National Weather Service
  • • Wikidata
  • • USGS Earthquake Catalog (global feed)
  • • NCES via Urban Institute Education Data Portal
  • • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • • CDC PLACES