Geneseo, IL has an overall ranking of 153 in the US according to bestplaces.net. This rank is based on the combination of its natural environment, education level, income levels, and cost of living. Geneseo is located in Henry County and has a population of 6,1254 people. As a relatively small town, it benefits from having access to peaceful rural areas and plenty of recreational activities such as fishing, hunting and boating. The schools in Geneseo are well-funded and highly rated; they are part of the Geneseo Community Unit School District 228 which serves over 3,000 students from pre-kindergarten through high school. The median household income in Geneseo is $67,444 which is higher than both the state and national averages. Additionally, the cost of living is 8% lower than the national average making it an affordable place to live. All these factors add up to make Geneseo one of the best places to live in Illinois according to bestplaces.net rankings.
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