Secor Illinois Map

About Secor, Illinois

Secor is a locality in Woodford County, Illinois, United States. It is a small community with a population of 300. The population density is 326.7 people per km². Secor is located at 40.7420°N, 89.1354°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 61771.

Secor lies in the heart of Illinois's broad, fertile plains, where the horizon stretches in an unbroken sweep, often painted with the dramatic hues of a prairie sunset. It lies 17.5 miles north-north-west of Normal, IL (from Normal, IL: bearing 334°T), and is situated 7.3 miles east of Eureka. The land here is a testament to the deep, dark soil that has been the lifeblood of this region for generations, a rich loam that cradles the roots of corn and soybeans in vast, ordered fields. The air, especially after a summer rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of tilled earth and growing things, a subtle perfume that clings to the low-lying landscape. The occasional windbreak of mature trees stands like stoic guardians against the open expanse, their branches silhouetted against the immense sky. The history of Secor is intrinsically tied to the agricultural bounty of Woodford County, its economy built upon the sturdy foundation of farming and the grain trade that has sustained it since its early days. The railroads, once the arteries of commerce, still whisper their importance in the landscape, though their presence is now more of a memory than a bustling reality, leaving behind a quiet, unhurried pace of life. The grain elevators, tall sentinels of the harvest, remain prominent features, their silos a constant reminder of the cycles of planting and reaping that define the enduring character of Secor. The community itself has a quiet resilience, a steadfastness born from generations of tending the land and weathering its seasons.

About This Secor Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Secor, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.74198, -89.135357. 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 Secor and Woodford County.

Detailed location data for Secor includes the ZIP code (61771), telephone area code (309), county seat of Woodford County (Eureka), and school district assignment (El Paso-Gridley Community Unit School District 11). 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 Secor is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.