Mettawa is a village located in Lake County, in the state of Illinois (IL), United States. Nestled in the East North Central division of the Midwest region, it covers an area of 5.5 square miles (14.0 km²) and sits at an elevation of 680 ft. With a population of approximately 367 residents, Mettawa offers a peaceful, rural atmosphere.
The town's population is composed of about 50.95% males and 49.05% females, and it has a population density of 67.09 people per square mile (25.90/km²). Mettawa lies at a latitude of 42.24 and a longitude of -87.92, operating in the UTC-6.
Locals reflect a blend of American ancestry, with roots primarily in United States (6.5%), followed by English (6%), German (24%), and Scotch-Irish (0%) heritage. The town is identified by the ZIP code 60048.