What are the schools like in Nason, IL?

School district data for Nason is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Nason?

The median household income in Nason, IL is $49,609 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 19.5%.

What is the weather like in Nason, IL?

Nason has an average high temperature of 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 8.3 inches.

Nason, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Nason, IL affordable or expensive?

Nason's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Nason is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $74,300 and the median rent is $763 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Nason, IL?

Nason has a violent crime rate of 92.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 427.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Nason, IL a Good Place to Live?

Nason is a small town of 246 in Illinois, with a median household income of $49,609 and a 19.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

Strengths: Nason stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Nason is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Nason 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: 89.6

Nason's overall cost of living index is 89.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Nason costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Nason, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$74,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$763	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	87.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$49,609	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Nason's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — 76% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

92.9 /100k

Property Crime

427.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Nason, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Nason sees average highs of 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July, with 45.6 inches of annual precipitation and 8.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Nason, IL
Average High — January	39.5°F
Average High — July	88.1°F
Annual Precipitation	45.6"
Annual Snowfall	8.3"

Demographics

Metric	Nason, IL	National Avg
Population	246	—
Median Age	45.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	19.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	33.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.1%	22.2%
65 and over	17.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bonnie, IL 4 mi Ina, IL 4 mi Waltonville, IL 5 mi Sesser, IL 7 mi Ewing, IL 9 mi

Nason vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nason, IL affordable or expensive?

Nason's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Nason roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $74,300 and median rent is $763/month.

What is the crime rate in Nason, IL?

Nason's violent crime rate is 92.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 427.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Nason?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Nason, IL a good place to live?

Nason, IL has a population of 246, a median household income of $49,609, and an unemployment rate of 19.5%. 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.

What is the weather like in Nason?

Nason averages 39.5°F in January and 88.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.6 inches with about 8.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Nason?

The population of Nason, Illinois is 246 with a median age of 45.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Nason?

Key numbers for living in Nason: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $74,300, median household income $49,609, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Nason side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.