Metamora, Illinois

About Metamora

Metamora, IL is a small town located in central Illinois with an estimated population of 3,870.

Metamora holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 2.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,697 residents per square mile.

📰 Metamora News Today

• Metamora High School (IL) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 13
• Metamora wins Woodford County Golf Tournament CIProud.com · Aug 15
• Thomas L. "Tommy" Casey Obituary Jul 3, 2026 masonfuneralhomes.com · Jul 3
• Metamora Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Metamora wins IHSA 2A State boys’ track team title on a golden day for Central Illinois athletes WEEK | 25 News Now · May 30

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Metamora Unique

• Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Metamora

• Metamora Fields Restaurant
• Biscuits & Gravy
• Eli's — coffee shop (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Illinois Mennonite Heritage Center · Museum
• Metamora Court House State Historic Site · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Metamora

• Lincoln-Douglas Park reviews ★
• Black Partridge Park · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Brighton Park reviews ★
• Schupp Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Metamora

• Central IL Voc Ed Coop
• Metamora Grade School
• Metamora High School
• WCSEA-MGS
• WCSEA-MTHS-9-12

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Metamora

🏘️ Nearby Communities