Lacon, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,768
Population
1,078/sq mi density
$60,750
Median Income
$32,885 per capita
$111,700
Home Value
$142,499 Zillow
$811
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
162
Violent Crime/100K
54 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$60,750 median income, 8.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,700 home value, $811/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lacon experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 24.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marshall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (VYS) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 27.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 92.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in |
Lacon has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (2.1").