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Lost Nation, IL
Census-designated place in Ogle County, Illinois.
Population
714
Land area
2.4sq mi
People per sq mi
292
ZIP codes
0
Lost Nation and its ZIP codes
Lost Nation at a glance
- Lost Nation is 28% denser than Illinois as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $108,964 a year, 31% more than the Illinois figure of $83,390.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $236,300 (10% below Illinois).
Housing and community stats
Lost Nation, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$108,964
Poverty rate
4.3%
Median home value
$236,300
Homeownership
100.0%
Bachelor's or higher
38.5%
Median age
57.6
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (267), Irish Americans (156), Polish Americans (42).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Ogle County. PPP loans are for Lost Nation.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,844
14,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,984
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$368M
FY 2026, $7,100 per person
How people get to work
Lost Nation, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lost Nation, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
545
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
140
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 14°F
40.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lost Nation, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.5%
U.S. 33.3% +5.2 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.0%
U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts
Cities near Lost Nation
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand DetourCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 1.2 |
| NachusaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 0.8 |
| Franklin GroveVillage | 6 mi | 0.4 |
| OregonCity | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| DixonCity | 7.5 mi | 9.5 |
| AshtonVillage | 8 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount MorrisVillage | 10 mi | 1.6 |
| PoloCity | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| Lee CenterCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1 |
| AmboyCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| NelsonVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Leaf RiverVillage | 15 mi | 0.9 |
| KingsCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| ByronCity | 16 mi | 4.6 |
| HillcrestVillage | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| HarmonVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lost Nation, IL in?
- Lost Nation is in Ogle County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Lost Nation, IL?
- About 714 people live in Lost Nation, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lost Nation?
- Nearby places include Grand Detour (2.4 mi), Nachusa (5.4 mi), Franklin Grove (6 mi), Oregon (7.2 mi), Dixon (7.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023