Community Profile

Located at the crossroads of Western Illinois, Monmouth is the popular destination for those seeking a superior quality of life and a dynamic business environment. Conveniently located 45 minutes from both the Quad Cities and Peoria, Ill., the Monmouth area provides an attractive alternative for companies and families who want to escape the rigors of an urban environment. The entire Warren County area blends small-town advantages with metropolitan accessibility through the abundant social capital amenities found in our area.

Monmouth College, a private, undergraduate liberal arts college, is nestled on a rolling campus on the east side of town. The more than 1,330 students provide a cultural and educational diversity to the community. The Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce coordinates special events held throughout the year to celebrate our community, our businesses, and our people.

Monmouth, Illinois serves as a hub for the bi-state region with strong infrastructure to carry goods and services throughout the country with interstate-quality, four-lane access to I-74, U.S. Route 34 and IL Highway 67. Roads, BNSF Rail service and area river terminals are all key access points available in our region to better serve business and industry...not to mention our high quality workforce and pro-business climate. Companies with facilities in our area include, Alexis Fire Equipment, Farmland Foods, IMI Cornelius, Fusion Tech, OSF Holy Family Medical Center, Twomey Company, Heat & Control, Monsanto, and Wells Pet Food.