McLean County Map, Illinois

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McLean County, Illinois

McLean County is right in the middle of Illinois, often called the heart of the state. It’s the largest county in Illinois by land area. Bloomington-Normal dominates the scene. It’s an urban center surrounded by miles of farmland.

Corn and soybeans are everywhere you look. State Farm Insurance calls this place home so their headquarters is hard to miss. Illinois State University brings academics to the area. You’ll especially find plenty of cool spots to eat and hang out around campus.

The county has some serious history too. Lincoln practiced law here back in the day. The place comes alive in the summer. County fairs, outdoor concerts, you name it. It balances small-town values with big-city opportunities. Not a bad combo if you ask me.

Category	Details
County Name	McLean County
County Seat	Bloomington
Population	Approximately 220,000
Cities, Towns, and Communities	Bloomington, Normal, Hudson, Le Roy, and several unincorporated communities
Interstates and Highways	Interstate 55, Interstate 74, U.S. Highway 51, U.S. Highway 150, Illinois Route 9, Illinois Route 51
FIPS Code	17-113
Total Area (Land and Water)	1,184 square miles (land: 1,183 sq mi, water: 1 sq mi)
Adjacent Counties (and Direction)	Woodford County (Northwest), Livingston County (Northeast), Ford County (East), Champaign County (Southeast), Piatt County (South), DeWitt County (South), Logan County (Southwest), Tazewell County (West)
Time Zone	Central Time Zone (CT)
State	Illinois
Coordinates	40.4843° N, 88.8684° W
Etymology	Named after John McLean, a former Senator from Illinois
Major Landmarks	The David Davis Mansion, Illinois State University, and the McLean County Museum of History
Website	McLean County Website