Comer Illinois Map

About Comer, Illinois

Comer is a locality in Macoupin County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 180. The population density is 5.0 people per km². Comer is located at 39.2931°N, 89.9707°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 62422.

Comer rests in a land of subtle grades and broad horizons, where the persistent Illinois wind shapes the tall grasses and whispers through the sturdy oaks. It lies 30.1 miles north-north-east of Alton, IL (from Alton, IL: bearing 22°T), and is situated 4.8 miles west of Carlinville. The sky here, a vast canvas of shifting blues and grays, often seems to press down, yet it also offers an unparalleled sense of openness, a feeling that the world stretches on indefinitely. The fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold depending on the season, roll gently, hinting at the underlying geology of fertile soil. The air itself carries a clean, earthy scent, often tinged with the sweetness of ripening corn or the dampness of dew-kissed clover. Even the silence in Comer feels substantial, punctuated only by the distant rumble of a tractor or the call of a meadowlark. The history of Comer is a quiet one, etched not in grand monuments but in the enduring patterns of agriculture and community. For generations, the rich soil of Macoupin County has been the bedrock of the local economy, supporting farms that have fed families and sustained the region. The land around Comer has yielded its bounty through the steady work of hands that understand the seasons and the earth. While no single industry dominates, a strong spirit of self-reliance and neighborly cooperation has always been a hallmark of this place, a quiet strength that persists through changing times. The simple rhythm of life in Comer is one of planting and harvest, of enduring weather and cherishing the small moments of connection.

About This Comer Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Comer, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 39.293102, -89.97066. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Comer and Macoupin County.

Detailed location data for Comer includes the ZIP code (62626), telephone area code (217), county seat of Macoupin County (Carlinville), and school district assignment. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Comer is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.