Modoc, Illinois facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Modoc
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 Modoc
Location in Illinois
Modoc
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Randolph County |
| Precinct | Brewerville |
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 221 |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Postal code |
62261
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
Modoc is a small, quiet community in Randolph County, Illinois, United States. It's not a city or town with its own local government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community, meaning it's part of a larger county area. Modoc is located about four miles southeast of Prairie du Rocher, nestled under the bluffs near the Mississippi River.
Modoc is known for a few important places nearby. One is the Modoc Rock Shelter, which is a U.S. National Historic Landmark. This means it's a very important historical site. Also, the Ste. Genevieve-Modoc Ferry crosses the Mississippi River here. This ferry connects Modoc and the communities around it with Ste. Genevieve, Missouri, on the other side of the river.
In the year 2000, about 221 people lived in the Modoc area.
Where is Modoc Located?
Modoc is in Illinois, at these geographical coordinates: 38 degrees, 3 minutes, 9 seconds North and 90 degrees, 2 minutes, 14 seconds West (38.0525522, -90.0373334). This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
Who Lives in Modoc?
Based on information from the year 2000, there were 221 people living in the Modoc area. These people lived in 96 different homes.
- About 25.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Most of the population, about 61.9%, was between 19 and 64 years old.
- About 12.4% of the people were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Modoc was about 41.3 years. The population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.8% were male and 50.2% were female.
