The city of Blue Mound, IL, with a zip code of 62513 is a small rural community located in Macon County. It has a population of just over 600 people and is situated about 35 miles northwest of Decatur. The Rankings for this area are quite impressive. Blue Mound is ranked #3 in the state for best public schools according to BestPlaces.com and #2 in the state for best places to live based on reviews from residents. Additionally, it ranks highly when compared to other cities in the US, at #37 out of over 1,000 cities listed. With its high-quality schools and low cost of living making it an ideal place to live or raise a family, it easy to see why Blue Mound IL is so popular among its residents.
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