Valmeyer, Illinois facts for kids
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Valmeyer, Illinois
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Valmeyer City Hall and Emergency Services
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Location in Monroe County, Illinois
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 Valmeyer, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.50 sq mi (9.08 km2) |
| • Land | 3.45 sq mi (8.93 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
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| • Total | 1,233 |
| • Density | 357.49/sq mi (138.04/km2) |
| ZIP code |
62295
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-77265 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Valmeyer, Illinois |
Valmeyer is a small village in Monroe County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 1,233 people lived there. This village is special because it moved! It used to be right next to the Mississippi River, but now it's on higher ground.
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A Village on the Move: Valmeyer's Story
In 1993, a very big flood, called the Great Flood of 1993, hit the area. Valmeyer was located in a low-lying area near the river. After the flood, the people of Valmeyer made a big decision. They chose to move their entire village about 2 miles (3.2 km) east. This new spot was much higher, over 300 feet (91 meters) above the old location.
The village was rebuilt with help from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). FEMA is a government group that helps communities after disasters. The old town site is now mostly empty. It is sometimes called a ghost town because most people moved away. Valmeyer's successful move is a great example for other towns that might need to relocate because of floods.
Where is Valmeyer Located?
Valmeyer is in the western part of Monroe County, Illinois. A main road, Illinois Route 156, runs along the south side of the new village. This road also goes through the middle of the old village.
If you follow Route 156 east for about 7 miles (11 km), you will reach Waterloo. Waterloo is the main town, or county seat, of Monroe County. If you go west on Route 156 for about 5 miles (8 km), the road ends near Harrisonville, which is close to the Mississippi River.
The total area of Valmeyer is about 3.45 square miles (8.93 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Valmeyer?
The number of people living in Valmeyer has changed over the years. Here is a quick look at the population:
- 1920: 406 people
- 1990: 897 people
- 2000: 608 people (This was after the flood and the town moved)
- 2010: 1,263 people
- 2020: 1,233 people
In 2000, there were 608 people living in the village. About 39% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes (64%) were married couples living together. The average home had about 2.74 people.
The age of people in Valmeyer in 2000 was:
- 27.8% were under 18 years old.
- 10.0% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 28.1% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- 21.1% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- 13.0% were 65 years or older.
The average age in the village was 36 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Valmeyer para niños
