Lacon, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,864 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -5.8%
 
Males: 919  (49.3%)
Females: 945  (50.7%)
Median resident age:

45.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61540.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $56,003 (it was $40,203 in 2000)
Lacon:

$56,003
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,012 (it was $18,309 in 2000)

Lacon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $112,173 (it was $69,400 in 2000)
Lacon:

$112,173
IL:

$251,600

Median gross rent in 2022: $874.

March 2022 cost of living index in Lacon: 84.6 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 16.7%
(15.9% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 34.9% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 100.0% for American Indian residents, 70.0% for other race residents)

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  • Races in Lacon, IL (2022)
    • 1,63494.6%White alone
    • 462.7%Hispanic
    • 50.3%Black alone
    • 60.3%Other race alone
    • 50.3%Two or more races
    • 10.06%American Indian alone
    • 10.06%Asian alone

Races in Lacon detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Lacon, Illinois as of May 14, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Lacon is 261 to 1.


Crime rates in Lacon by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(51.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(54.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(53.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(58.2)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
1
(51.6)
1
(51.5)
3
(156.2)
2
(107.4)
2
(109.1)
1
(55.3)
0
(0.0)
1
(55.6)
4
(227.3)
3
(173.7)
2
(116.4)
0
(0.0)
4
(215.4)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
5
(258.1)
6
(308.8)
5
(260.3)
2
(107.4)
7
(381.9)
3
(166.0)
4
(221.6)
8
(445.2)
3
(170.5)
1
(57.9)
2
(116.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
12
(619.5)
13
(669.1)
14
(728.8)
7
(375.7)
9
(491.0)
8
(442.7)
6
(332.4)
7
(389.5)
13
(738.6)
3
(173.7)
19
(1,106)
2
(118.2)
1
(53.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
1
(51.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(55.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(116.4)
1
(59.1)
0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(53.7)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index57.399.878.644.0111.840.428.862.386.945.7102.49.588.3

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Lacon, IL

Crime rate in Lacon detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 3 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.66
Illinois average:

2.42
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Ancestries: German (24.2%), American (23.0%), English (15.4%), European (11.0%), Irish (5.8%), Polish (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/27/1873

Elevation: 495 feet

Land area: 1.60 square miles.

Population density: 1,162 people per square mile   (low).

Lacon, Illinois map

10 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.5%
Illinois:

12.3%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,494 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,377 (2.3%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (23.5 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (105.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Sparland, IL (1.3 miles ),
Hopewell, IL (1.9 miles ),
Henry, IL (2.6 miles ),
Chillicothe, IL (2.9 miles ),
Washburn, IL (3.1 miles ),
La Rose, IL (3.1 miles),
Varna, IL (3.1 miles ),
Rome, IL (3.4 miles )

Latitude: 41.02 N, Longitude: 89.41 W

Area code: 309

Distribution of median household income in Lacon, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Lacon, IL in 2022
Lacon satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,300
  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Lacon, IL residents
Average permit cost in Lacon, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.2%
Illinois:

4.2%
Most common industries in Lacon, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (10.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Machinery (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.5%)
  • Construction (4.8%)
  • Educational services (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Machinery (12.9%)
  • Metal & metal products (10.4%)
  • Construction (8.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.2%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (3.9%)
  • Truck transportation (3.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3.7%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (11.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.8%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (5.5%)
  • Social assistance (5.2%)
Most common occupations in Lacon, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.7%)
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (3.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.1%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6.4%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Financial clerks, except bookkeeping, accounting and auditing clerks (6.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.6%)
  • Registered nurses (5.7%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.2%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)

Average climate in Lacon, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Lacon, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI PM2.5 Pb
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 74.5. This is about average.

City:

74.5
U.S.:

72.6
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.1. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.1
U.S.:

8.1
Lead Level

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is about average. Closest monitor was 6.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0093

Tornado activity:

Lacon-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 77% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/13/2004, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 16.0 miles away from the Lacon city center injured 3 people.

On 6/29/1976, a category F4 tornado 18.4 miles away from the city center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Lacon-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 112% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 195.4 miles away from Lacon center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 172.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 195.5 miles away from Lacon center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.1 miles away from Lacon center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 227.3 miles away from Lacon center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 194.8 miles away from Lacon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (13) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 7, Floods: 6, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Lacon topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Lacon:

  • ST JOSEPH NURSING HOME (401 9TH STREET)

Other hospitals and medical centers near Lacon:

  • HERITAGE HEALTH-CHILLICOTHE (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; CHILLICOTHE, IL)
  • ASTA CARE CENTER OF TOLUCA (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; TOLUCA, IL)

Airports located in Lacon:

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Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Lacon:

  • Illinois Central College (about 23 miles; East Peoria, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,158)
  • Bradley University (about 26 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 26 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,747)
  • Heartland Community College (about 40 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 3,958)
  • Illinois State University (about 42 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,804)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 43 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,323)
  • Black Hawk College (about 63 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 5,086)

Public elementary/middle school in Lacon:

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Library in Lacon:

  • LACON PUBLIC LIBRARY DISTRICT (Operating income: $53,034; Location: 205 SIXTH STREET; 12,412 books; 359 audio materials; 1,564 video materials; 17 state licensed databases; 1 other licensed databases; 50 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Lacon - Sparland Fire Protection District and Emergency Ambulance Service (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Lacon include: Christ New Covenant Church (A), Immaculate Conception Church (B), Lacon United Church of Christ (C), Saint John Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Lacon: Johnsons Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Birthplace of: Jack E. Steele - Physician.

Marshall County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lacon and their reported violations in the past:

LACON COUNTRY CLUB (Population served: 35, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-06-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAR-27-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In APR-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Site Visit (enforcement) (APR-27-2011), St Compliance achieved (MAY-16-2011)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
WOODFORD STATE FISH & WILDLIFE AREA (Address: 236 STATE ROUTE 26 , Population served: 25, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
LACON SPOT FREE CAR WASH (Population served: 25, Purch groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

2.2 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.8%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Lacon in 2010:

  • 84 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 11 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 7 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities

People in group quarters in Lacon in 2000:

  • 90 people in nursing homes
  • 16 people in religious group quarters
  • 4 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)

Banks with branches in Lacon (2011 data):

  • Morton Community Bank: Lacon Branch at 313 5th Street, branch established on 1922/01/01. Info updated 2010/12/15: Bank assets: $2,667.0 mil, Deposits: $2,086.4 mil, headquarters in Morton, IL, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 32 total offices, Holding Company: Hometown Community Bancorp, Inc. Esop And Trust
  • The First National Bank of Lacon: The First National Bank Of Lacon at 111 South Broad Street, branch established on 1864/04/11. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $61.5 mil, Deposits: $53.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 1 total offices, Holding Company: First Lacon Corp.

For population 15 years and over in Lacon:

Marital status in Lacon, IL
  • Never married: 28.3%
  • Now married: 51.3%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 8.1%
  • Divorced: 10.7%

For population 25 years and over in Lacon:

  • High school or higher: 94.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.9%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 32.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.0
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Lacon
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Lacon, IL (based on Marshall County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,92716
Catholic2,2825
Evangelical Protestant1,32813
Other1-
None6,102-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Marshall County:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Marshall County:

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Marshall County:

10.92 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Marshall County:

8.9%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.6%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

12.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

50.1%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

46.0%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Lacon:

29.4
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Lacon:

21.6%
State:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Lacon:

14.7%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Lacon:

6.9
Illinois:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

36.8%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Lacon:

55.0%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Lacon:

74.9%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Lacon, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 4$15,106$45,3183$3,585
Streets and Highways 1$4,927$59,1240$0
Sewerage 1$3,930$47,1601$1,112
Water Supply 1$3,897$46,7640$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 1$179
Other Government Administration 0$0 10$5,248
Totals for Government 7$27,860$47,76015$10,123

Lacon government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $504,000 ($270.39)
    General - Other: $504,000 ($270.39)
    Police Protection: $288,000 ($154.51)
    Regular Highways: $192,000 ($103.00)
    Financial Administration: $170,000 ($91.20)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $13,000 ($6.97)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - General - Other: $11,000 ($5.90)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $38,000 ($20.39)
    Solid Waste Management: $31,000 ($16.63)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $436,000 ($233.91)

Lacon government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $63,000 ($33.80)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $18,000 ($9.66)
    Fines and Forfeits: $12,000 ($6.44)
    Interest Earnings: $4,000 ($2.15)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $453,000 ($243.03)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $467,000 ($250.54)
    Highways: $49,000 ($26.29)
  • Tax - Property: $927,000 ($497.32)
    Other License: $16,000 ($8.58)

Lacon government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $457,000 ($245.17)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $379,000 ($203.33)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $78,000 ($41.85)

Lacon government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,592,000 ($854.08)

Businesses in Lacon, IL

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2
  • Subway: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Lacon:

  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WWFS (1290 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WVEL (1140 AM; daytime; 5 kW; PEKIN, IL)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WMBD (1470 AM; 5 kW; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • WPEO (1020 AM; daytime; 1 kW; PEORIA, IL)

Strongest FM radio stations in Lacon:

  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WPMJ (94.3 FM; CHILLICOTHE, IL; Owner: KELLY COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WIXO (99.9 FM; BARTONVILLE, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WSWT (106.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WCBU (89.9 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: BRADLEY UNIVERSITY)
  • WXMP (105.7 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WBNH (88.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: CENTRAL ILLINOIS RADIO FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WGLO (95.5 FM; PEKIN, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WPBG (93.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: MONTEREY LICENSES, LLC)
  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WZPW (92.3 FM; PEORIA, IL; Owner: B&G BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WRVP (98.5 FM; EUREKA, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WFYR (97.3 FM; ELMWOOD, IL; Owner: REGENT BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, INC.)
  • WZOE-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC.)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Lacon:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WYZZ-TV (Channel 43; BLOOMINGTON, IL; Owner: WYZZ LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WAOE (Channel 59; PEORIA, IL; Owner: FOUR SEASONS PEORIA, LLC)
  • WHOI (Channel 19; PEORIA, IL; Owner: CHELSEY BROADCASTING COMPANY OF PEORIA, LLC)
  • WEEK-TV (Channel 25; PEORIA, IL; Owner: WEEK-TV LICENSE, INC.)
  • WTVP (Channel 47; PEORIA, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS VALLEY PUB TELECOMM CORP)
  • WMBD-TV (Channel 31; PEORIA, IL; Owner: NEXSTAR BROADCASTING OF PEORIA, L.L.C.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Lacon: James D. Vernay.

Lacon fatal accident list:

Oct 30, 2019 07:39 AM, Sr-26 N Prairie St, Lat: 41.031989, Lon: -89.406783, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1
Jun 3, 2007 12:40 AM, Sr-17, Washburn, Lat: 41.023481, Lon: -89.395303, Vehicles: 3, Persons: 4, Fatalities: 1
Jan 7, 1996 05:42 AM, 17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 10Number of bridges
  • 233ft / 70.6mTotal length
  • $13,415,000Total costs
  • 16,450Total average daily traffic
  • 1,918Total average daily truck traffic
  • 18,076Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Lacon, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11930-1939
  • 21940-1949
  • 11960-1969
  • 11980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Lacon, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Lacon)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • 122 North Prairie (Lat: 41.002806 Lon: -89.358417), Call Sign: KYH746, Licensee ID: L00020421,
    Assigned Frequencies: 45.4000 MHz, 45.4400 MHz, Grant Date: 03/17/2001, Expiration Date: 04/16/2011, Cancellation Date: 06/18/2011, Registrant: County Of Marshall, 122 North Prairie, Lacon, IL 61540, Phone: (309) 246-2295

  • Marshall County Cons Area 6 Mi S (Lat: 40.956139 Lon: -89.426750), Call Sign: WNBM930,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz, Grant Date: 11/04/2014, Expiration Date: 01/30/2025, Registrant: Illinois State Police, 801 S 7th St - Csb Ste 300 Annex, Springfield, IL 62703, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Email:

  • 520 6th Street (Lat: 41.030417 Lon: -89.411556), Type: Tower, Structure height: 24.3 m, Call Sign: WQOX355,
    Assigned Frequencies: 154.325 MHz, Grant Date: 02/23/2012, Expiration Date: 08/21/2012, Cancellation Date: 10/27/2012, Certifier: Bob Clift, Registrant: Supreme Radio Communications, Inc., 4017 N Prospect Rd, Peoria Heights, IL 61616, Phone: (309) 256-0660, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

5 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: N8HRO, Previous Call Sign: KA8UXR, Licensee ID: L00183013, Grant Date: 05/22/2002, Expiration Date: 08/18/2012, Cancellation Date: 08/19/2014, Registrant: Lane L Knouse, 216 N Ida, Lacon, IL 61540

  • Call Sign: N9XUM, Grant Date: 07/15/1994, Expiration Date: 07/15/2004, Cancellation Date: 07/18/2006, Registrant: James Moreland, 927 S Washington Box 44, Lacon, IL 61540

  • Call Sign: KC9ALA, Licensee ID: L00411564, Grant Date: 10/18/2001, Expiration Date: 10/18/2011, Cancellation Date: 11/05/2013, Certifier: William J Starry, Registrant: William J Starry, 403 N Fulton St, Lacon, IL 61540

  • Call Sign: KC9CAN, Licensee ID: L00537558, Grant Date: 04/03/2012, Expiration Date: 06/25/2022, Certifier: Robert C Brown, Registrant: Robert C Brown, 205 N. Ida Street, Lacon, IL 61540

  • Call Sign: KC9OOP, Previous Call Sign: KC9DRH, Licensee ID: L00660258, Grant Date: 01/18/2013, Expiration Date: 04/10/2023, Certifier: Britt M Fidler, Registrant: Britt M Fidler, 1916 County Rd 800 N, Lacon, IL 61540



FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

2 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Lacon)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

23 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)

2006 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2006 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 14. The highest number of reported fire incidents - 25 took place in 2007, and the least - 6 in 2016. The data has a rising trend.
    Fire incident types in Lacon, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Outside Fires (49.7%), and Structure Fires (38.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Lacon, IL
    • 9049.7%Outside Fires
    • 6938.1%Structure Fires
    • 147.7%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 84.4%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Lacon, IL
Most common first names in Lacon, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John4276.0 years
Mary3983.7 years
William2777.2 years
George1977.6 years
Margaret1880.9 years
Robert1673.1 years
Walter1577.9 years
Helen1483.3 years
James1474.9 years
Florence1386.6 years
Most common last names in Lacon, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Brown1778.2 years
Thompson1084.4 years
Russell1074.9 years
Strong978.3 years
Holler980.5 years
Jason962.5 years
Baldwin971.8 years
Tyson872.3 years
Schlosser883.6 years
Taylor877.6 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Lacon, IL
  • 78.4%Utility gas
  • 19.1%Electricity
  • 2.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 0.6%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Lacon, IL
  • 60.8%Utility gas
  • 36.0%Electricity
  • 3.2%No fuel used


Lacon compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Institutionalized population percentage above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

Lacon on our top lists:

  • #80 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters (population 1,000+)"
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