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Lost Nation, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lee County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
727 Population 298/sq mi density
$106,419 Median Income $42,578 per capita
$220,600 Home Value $179,330 Zillow
48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 410 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$106,419 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$220,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Lost Nation, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,419
42% above
$42,578 per capita
Home Value
$220,600
22% below
Zillow: $179,330
Violent Crime
102/100K
73% below
410/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.9%
2% below
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
4.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Lost Nation Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Lost Nation's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
142%
Home Value
78%
Poverty
32%
Bachelor's
98%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
27%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Lost Nation a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Lost Nation residents earn a median household income of $106,419 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,578. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Lost Nation is $220,600 , 22% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,330. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Safety & Crime

Lost Nation reports 102 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 73% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 410/100K.

Education

32.9% of adults in Lost Nation hold a bachelor's degree or higher (2% below the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Lost Nation has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population727
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density298/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,419
Per Capita$42,578
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.0%
County GDP$2,173M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,124

Housing

A+
Home Value$220,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$179,330
Housing Units351
Rent Burden26.9%

Crime

F
Violent102/100K
Property410/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.4%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,354/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain36.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation746 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+5.5%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Lost Nation was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.438 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.