Industry Illinois Map

About Industry, Illinois

Industry is a locality in McDonough County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 569. The population density is 531.3 people per km². Industry is located at 40.3278°N, 90.6071°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61440.

Industry, Illinois, lies cradled in the gentle folds of the prairie, where the land rolls in soft, sweeping gestures toward horizons that seem to stretch forever. It lies 44.6 miles south-south-west of Galesburg, IL (from Galesburg, IL: bearing 196°T), and is situated 9.7 miles south-south-east of Macomb. The sky here is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often painted with the bruised purples and fiery oranges of an approaching storm, or the pale, washed-out blues of a high summer day. Fields of corn and soybeans, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds, dominate the immediate landscape, broken only by the occasional cluster of sturdy oaks and maples that offer a welcome shade. The air, especially after a spring rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of turned soil and burgeoning life, a perfume unique to this part of the Midwest. Even the quietest afternoons in Industry possess a palpable stillness, broken only by the distant hum of a tractor or the lonesome call of a crow. The economic heart of Industry has long been tied to the fertile earth that surrounds it, with agriculture forming the bedrock of its existence. Generations have worked this land, their lives shaped by the planting and harvesting seasons, a rhythm that has dictated the pace of life here for over a century. While farming remains central, the spirit of enterprise has also found its footing in smaller ventures. The local grain elevator, a silent sentinel against the wide sky, stands as a testament to the enduring importance of the harvest, while a few small businesses cater to the needs of the surrounding farms and residents. The history of Industry, like many prairie towns, is a story of resilience and quiet determination, a testament to the enduring appeal of a life lived close to the land and to the enduring strength of community.

About This Industry Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of Industry, Illinois with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. 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 Industry and McDonough County.

Detailed location data for Industry includes the ZIP code (61440), telephone area code (815), county seat of McDonough County (Macomb), and school district assignment (Schuyler-Industry Community Unit School District 5). 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 Industry is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.