Lacon is a small town of 1,753 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,262
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Lacon stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Lacon is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Lacon city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.6
Lacon's overall cost of living index is 88.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Lacon costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Lacon, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$106,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$881
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
72.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$57,262
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Lacon's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents
— 29% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
269.3 /100k
Property Crime
53.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Lacon is served primarily by Midland CUSD 7.
Metric
Lacon, IL
National Avg
School District
Midland CUSD 7
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
12.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Lacon sees average highs of 33.8°F in January
and 87.0°F in July,
with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 24.6 inches of snow per year.
Lacon's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Lacon roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $106,600 and median rent is $881/month.
Lacon's violent crime rate is 269.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 53.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Lacon are operated by Midland CUSD 7.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
12.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Lacon, IL has a population of 1,753, a median household income of $57,262, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Lacon averages 33.8°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches
with about 24.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Lacon, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61540.
The population of Lacon, Illinois is 1,753 with a median age of 45.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Lacon: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $106,600, median household income $57,262, crime index 44 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Lacon side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
