Woodford County, Illinois
Minonk Real Estate and Local Guide
Minonk is a small city in Woodford County founded in 1854 alongside the Illinois Central Railroad, with coal mining and railroading as its early industries. Its name comes from an Ojibwe word meaning 'a good place,' and the city is part of the Peoria metropolitan area. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Minonk best.
About the area
Living in Minonk, IL
Thanks to coal-mine owner and merchant Miner T. Ames, Minonk was among the first communities in the country to have incandescent lighting installed on its streets and in homes.
The housing market
Homes in Minonk
- About 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.
- Roughly 83.1% of housing units are detached single-family homes.
- The median owner-occupied home value is about $120,600.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Minonk home
The Jumbo
Preserved coal-mining artifact monument on the north edge of town honoring Minonk's mining heritage
Nature Trail
Walking path along the north edge of town following the original Illinois Central Railroad route
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.