Medora, IL is a small rural town located in Madison County with a population of 277. The density of people per square mile is 1,029, which is quite high compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size and population, Medora has plenty to offer visitors and residents alike. There are several local businesses in Medora including a grocery store, drug store, hardware store, bank, post office, and auto repair shop that provide convenience for locals.
Medora also boasts numerous outdoor activities year-round such as fishing at nearby Rend Lake or hunting on surrounding farms and wooded areas. Heading into town you can find some great locally-owned restaurants serving up everything from classic American fare to Mexican favorites. Additionally there are several churches and other organizations like the Lions Club that hold regular events throughout the year such as sock hops and bingo nights that bring the whole community together. Lastly, Medora proudly supports their school sports teams through various sporting events like basketball games or track meets hosted by Southwestern High School.
The population in Medora is 277. There are 731 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Medora is 46.2, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Medora is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Medora
- 55.4% are married
- 9.1% are divorced
- 33.6% are married with children
- 12.4% have children, but are single
Race in Medora
- 97.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.8% Two or more races
- 0.4% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander