Geography of Illinois - Statistics

Statistics

  • Illinois has a maximum north-south distance of 390 miles (630 km) and 210 miles (340 km) east-west.
  • Total area is 57,918 square miles (150,010 km2), ranked 25th in size of the 50 states.
  • Water area is 2,325 square miles (6,020 km2); Lake Michigan accounts for most of this.
  • Charles Mound is the highest point in the state at 1,235 feet (376 m) above sea level.
  • The Mississippi River at Cairo, Illinois is the lowest point, at 279 feet (85 m).
  • Average elevation is 600 feet (180 m) above sea level.
  • McLean County is the largest county in terms of land area (1,184 sq mi.), while Cook County is the largest county in terms of population (5,327,777, as of 2004).

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