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Nason, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Jefferson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
252 Population 277/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $23,857 per capita
$77,200 Home Value $113,855 Zillow
$775 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
1,261 Violent Crime/100K 6,224 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 8.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$77,200 home value, $775/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,261 violent crimes/100K (232% above avg)
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Nason, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$23,857 per capita
Home Value
$77,200
73% below
Zillow: $113,855
Median Rent
$775/mo
33% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,261/100K
232% above
6,224/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
2.5%
93% below
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
128% above
21.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.6%
17% above
15.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Nason Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
68%
Home Value
27%
Rent
67%
Poverty
170%
Bachelor's
7%
Unemployment
228%
Crime
332%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Nason a Good Place to Live?

C
2.4 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Nason residents earn a median household income of $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,857. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 21.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 858 business establishments, including 86 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Nason is $77,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,855. Median rent is $775/month, with 27.5% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Nason reports 1,261 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 232% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 6,224/100K.

Education

2.5% of adults in Nason hold a bachelor's degree or higher (93% below the national average). 89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Nason has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population252
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$23,857
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty21.1%
County GDP$2,434M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112

Housing

A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$775
Ownership88.2%
Zillow$113,855
Housing Units128
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

F
Violent1,261/100K
Property6,224/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking15.1%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,089/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.0 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation435 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+2.5%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute37 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

Nason was founded in 1923.
The median home in Nason was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (76 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.