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Lacon, IL
City in Marshall County, Illinois.
Population
1,916
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,171
ZIP codes
0
Lacon and its ZIP codes
Lacon at a glance
- Lacon is about 5.1 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,162 a year, 24% less than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $121,900 (54% below Illinois) and median rent is $817 a month.
Local data for Lacon, IL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lacon, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,162
Poverty rate
14.8%
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
71.7%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (591), Irish Americans (318), Polish Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Marshall County. PPP loans are for Lacon.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,050
2,864 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,087
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$97.55M
FY 2026, $8,308 per person
How people get to work
Lacon, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.9%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lacon, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
367
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 18°F
38.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lacon, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.4%
U.S. 11.1% -3.7 pts
Cities near Lacon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SparlandVillage | 1.8 mi | 0.6 |
| HopewellVillage | 3.9 mi | 1.1 |
| HenryCity | 7 mi | 1.8 |
| WashburnVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.7 |
| ChillicotheCity | 9.3 mi | 5.3 |
| La RoseVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.3 |
| VarnaVillage | 9.6 mi | 0.3 |
| LowpointCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| RomeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| MagnoliaVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| TolucaCity | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| McNabbVillage | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Spring BayVillage | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| MetamoraVillage | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| Bay View GardensVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| MossvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lacon, IL in?
- Lacon is in Marshall County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lacon, IL?
- About 1,916 people live in Lacon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lacon?
- Nearby places include Sparland (1.8 mi), Hopewell (3.9 mi), Henry (7 mi), Washburn (9.1 mi), Chillicothe (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023