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Lacon, IL
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Lacon, IL
At a Glance
How Lacon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Lacon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Lacon a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Lacon residents earn a median household income of $60,750 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,885. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Lacon is $111,700 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,559. Median rent is $811/month, with 28.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Lacon reports 174 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 54% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 232/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
12.0% of adults in Lacon hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Lacon has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.