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Wasco
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Wasco, Illinois is a serene suburban village located in Kane County, just west of Chicago. With a strong sense of community, scenic parks, and easy access to the Fox Valley, Wasco offers a charming small-town lifestyle paired with proximity to urban amenities.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
27,047
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.94°, -88.40°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
80
Female Safety
77
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
75
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$2,895
Local Cost
$1,940
Local Income
$3,400
Cashless
85
English
99
Temperature
9.4°C
Summer Avg
22.2°C
Winter Avg
-4.1°C
Record High
40.5°C
Record Low
-38.4°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
982 mm
Internet Speed
157 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
DPA
Distance
13 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 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
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 72/100.
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