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Lacon, IL

Lacon, IL.

Population: 2,753 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Lacon, IL is $146,125 — up 8.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $230,000 after a median 107 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$146,125

Median home value

+8.5%

1-year change

107

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$146,125
1-year appreciation
+8.5%
3-year appreciation
+19.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.5%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$146,125
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$230,000
Median price per sqft
$95
Median days on market
107 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
92.7%
1-year forecast
+2.8%
New listings (monthly)
3

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Midland Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (21.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.8 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,159
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,389

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
30
Nearest airport
Marshall County Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT CLARE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+54 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,964
Housing built before 1970
55.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,188
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
58.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,376
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

LaconState medianUS median
Median home value$146,125$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$230,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market107 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,188$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Lacon, IL?
$146,125.
What is the median sale price in Lacon, IL?
$230,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Lacon, IL?
Median days on market: 107 days.
What is typical rent in Lacon, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lacon, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Lacon, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lacon, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lacon, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lacon, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Lacon, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lacon, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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