Bloomington Heights, Illinois facts for kids
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Bloomington Heights
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 Bloomington Heights
Location in Illinois
Bloomington Heights
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | McLean |
| Elevation | 784 ft (239 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
61701
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
Bloomington Heights is a small place in McLean County, Illinois, in the United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's not officially a city or a town with its own local government.
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What is an Unincorporated Community?
An unincorporated community like Bloomington Heights is a group of homes or buildings that are not part of an official city or village. These areas are usually managed by the larger county government.
How it Works
- Instead of having its own mayor or city council, Bloomington Heights gets its services from McLean County.
- This includes things like police, fire protection, and road maintenance.
- People living in unincorporated areas still follow state and county laws.
Where is Bloomington Heights?
Bloomington Heights is located in McLean County, which is in the state of Illinois. Illinois is a state in the Midwest region of the United States.
Location Details
- It is near the city of Bloomington, which is the county seat of McLean County.
- The area has a postal code of 61701 and uses area code 309.
- The elevation of Bloomington Heights is about 784 feet (239 meters) above sea level.
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