Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Lacon is a small town in Illinois with a population of 1,768. Residents earn $60,750 per year, which is 19% below the national average.
Based on current data, Lacon receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Lacon has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Lacon is $60,750, 19% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Lacon is $111,700, 60% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $811 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Lacon is below the national average at 164 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 873 per 100,000, 55% below the national average.
12.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Lacon experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.1% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.9% |
| 78% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,750 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $32,885 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $906 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,174 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 257 |
| County GDP | $687M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,460 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.99% |
| Commute Time | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $111,700 |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $136,559 |
| Median List Price | $86,000 |
| Median List Price | $86,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $90 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 91.2% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $811 |
| 30% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,460 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.99% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 24.7% |
| Mental Distress | 19.2% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 8,393/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 163.7/100K |
| 57% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 54.6/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 109.1/100K |
| Total Property | 872.9/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 381.9/100K |
| Theft | 491.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 510 ft (155 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0229°N, 89.4063°W |
| County FIPS | 17123 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 12.0% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,078/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 36.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |