Melvin: Community & Culture
Community life in Melvin is shaped by 1 library, 2 congregations.
- 4.7 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Illinois 0.6/1K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Melvin Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 102 South Center Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (217) 388-2421 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 60952 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1144 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (1)
AMERICAN LEGION
| Churches · Total count | 2 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
County Listings (5)
Allen, Dr. Arthur W., Home
Fife Opera House
Harper, John B., House
Palestine Commercial Historic District
Riverton Site
| Cultural Orgs · County total | 7 |
|---|
Sources: IRS EO BMF
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | LOMBARD AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 5 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Melvin+IL |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=60936 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=60936 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=60936 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=60936 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 16 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 4 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Attractions (15)
Indianola Museum
Douglas County Museum
Lincoln Douglas Debate Museum
Homer Lake Interpretive Center
Aikman Wildlife Adventure
Ernie Pyle World War II Museum
Sea History Museum
Catlin Heritage Museum
Westville Depot Historical Museum
Harris Agriculture Museum
Clark County Museum
Krannert Art Museum
Carl R. Woese Museum
Spurlock Museum
The Sousa Archives and Center for American Music
Other
| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 11.60 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 4.70 |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | highly engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 5 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 20.18 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 1 |
| Homelessness · Year | 2024 |