Normal is an incorporated town in McLean County, Illinois. The Town of Normal is a growing university community located in Central Illinois. Residents enjoy a premier educational system, exceptional recreational amenities and a diverse set of employers.
Outstanding educational opportunities, a vibrant and diverse local economy, premiere recreational facilities and the genuine compassion of our citizens make Normal a great place to call home. The Town of Normal provides a full range of municipal services in an efficient and responsible manner. The Town Council and employees pride ourselves on serving our residents and we will continue to remain “Committed to Service Excellence!”
Normal has an assortment of exciting year-round opportunities that visitors are sure to enjoy. From first-rate recreation facilities and exciting sporting and community events to premier retail and dining venues, Normal has something for everyone.
The main campus of Illinois State University, a four-year, fully accredited institution, Illinois oldest public university, is located in Normal, as is Heartland Community College, a two-year, fully accredited institution, also there is a satellite campus of Lincoln College, which offers associate degrees as well as four-year programs.
A large percentage of residents of Normal are employed by Illinois State University, State Farm Insurance (Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington), COUNTRY Financial (Corporate Headquarters in Bloomington), Unit 5 schools, and the Mitsubishi Motors North America manufacturing facility, which manufactures the Eclipse, Eclipse Spyder, Endeavor, and Galant.
For younger visitors, Normal is home to the Children's Discovery Museum, featuring three floors of hands-on displays and exhibits. For family education, the Ecology Action Center offers tips on recycling, responsible environmental practices and other issues related to the natural world. The Normal Theatre is a local landmark, bearing an art deco design and showing classic films.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $157,024
Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $162,382; Detached houses: $176,983; Townhouses or other attached units: $154,579; In 2-unit structures: $101,641; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $72,593; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $73,189; Mobile homes: $18,341.
Demographics
Population in July 2008: 52,056. Normal covers 13.6 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 800 feet above sea level. Zip codes: 61761, 61790 - Area code commonly used in this area: 309
Weather
Normal, IL climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.60 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 13.70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 21 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 18 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Normal is 37.45 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.52 Inches.
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