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Lacon
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Lacon, Illinois is a quaint riverside town known for its relaxed pace, friendly community, and charming historic district. Set along the Illinois River, the town offers a slice of classic Midwest small-town life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
1,878
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.02°, -89.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
60
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,740
Local Cost
$1,120
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
70
English
99
Temperature
10.5°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
-3.1°C
Record High
41.7°C
Record Low
-35.5°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
965 mm
Internet Speed
260 Mbps
Upload
35 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
4
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
4
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
1.0
Airport
BDF
Distance
29 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 8 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.
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