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Marshall County

Population in 2011: 1,936. Population change since 2000: -2.2%
 

Males: 916  (47.3%)
Females: 1,020  (52.7%)

Median resident age:  45.5 years
Illinois median age:  42.2 years

Zip codes: 61540.

Estimated median household income in 2009: $40,630 (it was $40,203 in 2000)
Lacon:

$40,630
Illinois:

$53,966
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $22,816

Lacon city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $94,542 (it was $69,400 in 2000)
Lacon:

$94,542
Illinois:

$202,200
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $100,353; Detached houses: $101,252; Townhouses or other attached units: $217,748; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $113,899; Mobile homes: $10,887

Median gross rent in 2009: $584.

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  • White alone - 1,880 (97.1%)
  • Hispanic - 38 (2.0%)
  • Two or more races - 10 (0.5%)
  • American Indian alone - 3 (0.2%)
  • Asian alone - 4 (0.2%)
  • Black alone - 2 (0.1%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Lacon: 86.1 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (28.9%), Irish (15.1%), English (12.0%), Swedish (7.3%), United States (6.3%), French (4.2%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/27/1873

Elevation: 495 feet

Land area: 1.60 square miles.

Population density: 1207 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Lacon:

  • High school or higher: 82.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.2%
  • Unemployed: 3.4%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 26.5 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Lacon city:

  • Never married: 20.2%
  • Now married: 56.5%
  • Separated: 0.9%
  • Widowed: 12.4%
  • Divorced: 10.0%

10 residents are foreign born

This city:  0.5%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists there were 7 registered sex offenders living in Lacon, Illinois as of June 18, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Lacon to the number of sex offenders is 261 to 1.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2009: $1,975 (2.1%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $1,487 (1.6%)
Lacon satellite photo by USGS

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 ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 5 buildings, average cost: $101,000
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $188,300
  • 1999: 0 buildings
  • 2000: 4 buildings, average cost: $118,800
  • 2001: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2003: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2005: 2 buildings, average cost: $125,000
  • 2006: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2007: 1 building, cost: $125,000
  • 2008: 0 buildings
  • 2009: 0 buildings
  • 2010: 0 buildings
  • 2011: 0 buildings

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)


Latitude: 41.02 N, Longitude: 89.41 W

Area code: 309

Lacon household income distribution Lacon home values distribution


 

Crime in Lacon by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Murders 000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 301000011020
per 100,000 148.40.050.50.00.00.00.052.052.90.0109.20.0
Robberies 000000000000
per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Assaults 212413331115061
per 100,000 1038.61212.7656.9151.6154.652.251.952.0264.60.0327.555.6
Burglaries 466553483545
per 100,000 197.8303.2303.2252.7257.7156.7207.5416.0158.7268.7218.3278.2
Thefts 91333191919232117102112
per 100,000 445.1656.91667.5960.1979.4992.71192.91092.0899.5537.31146.3667.8
Auto thefts 122113012001
per 100,000 49.5101.1101.150.551.5156.70.052.0105.80.00.055.6
Arson 001000000010
per 100,000 0.00.050.50.00.00.00.00.00.00.054.60.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 370.0304.7273.792.494.375.374.2131.8154.141.2218.763.1

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

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 3 (3 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.54
Illinois average:

2.78

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

7.2%
Illinois:

8.9%

Unemployment by year (%)


Population change in the 1990s: -39 (-1.9%).

Most common industries in 2005-2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Manufacturing (33%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Other services, except public administration (9%)
  • Retail trade (7%)
  • Wholesale trade (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (5%)
  • Accommodation and food services (5%)
  • Health care and social assistance (23%)
  • Finance and insurance (13%)
  • Retail trade (9%)
  • Transportation and warehousing (9%)
  • Educational services (9%)
  • Accommodation and food services (9%)
  • Manufacturing (7%)
Most common occupations (%)
Males Females
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (6%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (5%)
  • Financial clerks except bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (7%)
  • Registered nurses (6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)
  • Child care workers (5%)

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Tornado activity:

Lacon-area historical tornado activity is above Illinois state average. It is 162% 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 below Illinois state average. It is 96% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.0 MB, 4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 40.1 miles away from the city center
On 9/2/1999 at 16:17:29, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 48.2 miles away from Lacon center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Marshall County (11) is near the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Tornadoes: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Birthplace of: Jack E. Steele - Physician.


Hospitals/medical centers near Lacon:

  • PROCTOR HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 22 miles away; PEORIA, IL)
  • ADVOCATE EUREKA HOSPITAL (Critical Access Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, about 23 miles away; EUREKA, IL)
  • SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, about 25 miles away; PEORIA, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Lacon, 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: 5,496)
  • Bradley University (about 26 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,105)
  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 26 miles; Oglesby, IL; FT enrollment: 2,082)
  • Heartland Community College (about 40 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 2,524)
  • Illinois State University (about 42 miles; Normal, IL; FT enrollment: 18,494)
  • Illinois Wesleyan University (about 43 miles; Bloomington, IL; FT enrollment: 2,057)
  • Black Hawk College (about 63 miles; Moline, IL; FT enrollment: 2,715)

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)

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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

 
Marshall County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI  Pb  PM10 PM2.5

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 35.1. This is about average.
City:

35.1
U.S.:

32.0
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2009 was 0.0102. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

0.0102
U.S.:

0.0222
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 16.3. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

16.3
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 10.7. This is about average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.
City:

10.7
U.S.:

9.6

Drinking water stations with addresses in Lacon that have no violations reported:

  • IGA TOLUCA 12335 (Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 8.8%
(8.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 45.8% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.3 people
Illinois:  2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  63.4%
Whole state:  67.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Lacon, IL

People in group quarters in Lacon:

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

Lacon compared to Illinois state average:

Lacon, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age 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.


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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.

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School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


Lacon travel time to work - commute


Lacon mode of transportation to work chart

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (88%)
  • Electricity (10%)
  • Other fuel (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Marshall County Illinois:




2008 Presidential Election results in Marshall County Illinois:


Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Lacon (based on Marshall County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 61.96%
Here62.0%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Church (Disciples of Christ)Lutheran Church
Adherents43.1%11.4%11.2%8.0%6.3%
Congregations18.8%12.5%12.5%6.3%9.4%
NamePresbyterian Church (USA)Christian Churches and Churches of ChristUnited Church of ChristAmerican Baptist Churches in the USAOther
Adherents6.2%5.4%4.4%1.4%2.5%
Congregations12.5%6.3%3.1%3.1%15.6%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
Here:

2.34 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

0.78 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

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

7.80 / 10,000 pop.
State:

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%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

26.6%
State:

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

12.8%
Illinois:

14.5%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 2$4,545$27,2700$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 6$1,134
Police Protection - Officers 3$8,181$32,7246$3,948
Streets and Highways 1$2,949$35,3880$0
Sewerage 1$2,867$34,4040$0
Water Supply 1$2,413$28,9560$0
Totals for Government 8$20,955$31,43312$5,082

Lacon government finances in 2002:

  • Charges - All Other: $14,000 ($7.23)
  • Construction - General: $1,308,000 ($675.62)
  • Current Operations - Water Utilities: $334,000 ($172.52)
    Financial Administration: $205,000 ($105.89)
    Police Protection: $196,000 ($101.24)
    Regular Highways: $193,000 ($99.69)
    General - Other: $113,000 ($58.37)
    Parks & Recreation: $19,000 ($9.81)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - All Other: $364,000 ($188.02)
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $1,308,000 ($675.62)
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Other, NEC: $1,308,000 ($675.62)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $48,000 ($24.79)
    Interest Earnings: $13,000 ($6.71)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Water Utilities: $449,000 ($231.92)
    Central Staff: $7,000 ($3.62)
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $732,000 ($378.10)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $273,000 ($141.01)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $350,000 ($180.79)
    All Other: $140,000 ($72.31)
    Highways: $55,000 ($28.41)
  • Tax - Property: $438,000 ($226.24)
    NEC: $9,000 ($4.65)
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $290,000 ($149.79)

6.22% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,931 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.22%
Illinois average:

5.66%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Peoria County, IL  1.12% ($38,783 average AGI)
from La Salle County, IL  0.76% ($29,049)
from Woodford County, IL  0.60% ($37,813)


6.84% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($34,805 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.84%
Illinois average:

5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Peoria County, IL  1.55% ($34,631 average AGI)
to Woodford County, IL  0.81% ($40,205)
to La Salle County, IL  0.72% ($27,282)

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.)

Lacon fatal accident list:

Jun 3, 2007 12:40 AM, Sr-17, Washburn, Lat: 41.023481, Lon: -89.395303, Vehicles: 3, Fatalities: 1
Jan 7, 1996 05:42 AM, 17, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 2
Total length: 2 meters (7ft)
Total average daily traffic: 2,500
Total average daily truck traffic: 128
Total future (year 2023) average daily traffic: 2,450


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

6
  • Scott R Fansler, 1046 Apple Knob Road (Lat: 41.074472 Lon: -89.354472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m
    Registrant: Nextel Partners Operating Corp., 8 Airline Drive, Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205, Phone: (518) 857-6933, Email:
  • Scott R Fansler, 1046 Apple Knob Road (Lat: 41.074472 Lon: -89.354472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m
    Registrant: Nextel Partners Operating Corp., 8 Airline Drive, Suite 105, Albany, NY 12205, Phone: (518) 857-6933, Email:
  • BRIAN J SNYDER, 921 Fifth Street (Lat: 41.024167 Lon: -89.400833), Type: Tower, Structure height: 10.4 m, Overall height: 16.5 m
    Registrant: Galesburg Communications, Inc., 561 N. Henderson St., Galesburg, IL 61401, Phone: (309) 342-5168, Email:
  • Richard J Byrne, 1046 Apple Knob Road (Lat: 41.074472 Lon: -89.354472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m, Licensee ID: L01211381
    Registrant: Sba Towers Ii LLC, 5900 Broken Sound Pkwy Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 1046 Apple Knob Road (Lat: 41.074472 Lon: -89.354472), Type: Tower, Structure height: 76.2 m, Overall height: 78.3 m, Licensee ID: L00939023
    Registrant: Towerco, Inc., 100 Towerview Court, Cary, NC 27513, Phone: (919) 469-5559, Email:
  • 1.25 Mi W Of Int Of Il Rt 29 & Il Rt 17 (Lat: 41.033056 Lon: -89.461667), Type: Tower, Structure height: 71.9 m, Overall height: 75.9 m
    Registrant: Southwestern Bell Mobile Systems Inc Dba , 17330 Preston Rd Ste 100a, Dallas, TX 75252, Phone: (972) 733-6113

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers:

2
  • 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
    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, Licensee ID: L00006951
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.280 MHz, 151.445 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/09/2004, Expiration Date: 01/30/2015
    Registrant: State Of Illinois, 801 S. 7th St. - Ste. 103-S, Springfield, IL 62794-9461, Phone: (217) 782-7347, Fax: (217) 524-4396, Email:

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • CAMP GROVE, 3.2 Km E Of Rt 88 3.2 Km N Of Rt 17 (Lat: 41.063083 Lon: -89.585639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: WQGP211
    Assigned Frequencies: 928.181 MHz, 941.331 MHz, 932.331 MHz, 952.181 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/29/2007, Expiration Date: 02/25/2008, Cancellation Date: 04/26/2008, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services, 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:
  • CAMP GROVE, 3.2 Kme Of Rt 88 3.2 Km N Of Rt 17 (Lat: 41.063083 Lon: -89.585639), Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.9 m, Overall height: 56 m, Call Sign: WQHL942
    Assigned Frequencies: 932.331 MHz, 941.331 MHz, 928.181 MHz, 952.181 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2007, Expiration Date: 09/05/2017, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
    Registrant: Ameren Services Corp, 1901 Chouteau Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63166-6149, Phone: (314) 554-3545, Fax: (314) 554-4242, Email:

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

5
  • N Water And 6th Sts (Lat: 41.023361 Lon: -89.418417), Type: Tower, Call Sign: KTA425, Licensee ID: L00014085
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/26/2006, Expiration Date: 02/15/2016
    Registrant: Trumbull River Services Inc, Lacon, IL 61540
  • N Prairie St (Lat: 41.024194 Lon: -89.409528), Type: Building, Overall height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQZ212
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.800 MHz, 156.900 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/09/2001, Expiration Date: 04/10/2011
    Registrant: Adm Growmark Dba Adm Grain Company, Lacon, IL 61540, Phone: (309) 246-3804
  • Marshall County Airport (Lat: 41.023083 Lon: -89.388694), Type: Building, Overall height: 11 m, Call Sign: WRD4, Licensee ID: L00020421
    Assigned Frequencies: 119.425 MHz
    Grant Date: 02/06/1997, Expiration Date: 02/06/2002, Cancellation Date: 05/12/2002
    Registrant: County Of Marshall, Marshall County Airport, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Marshall County Airport 1315 State Route 17 (Lat: 41.023056 Lon: -89.388611), Type: Building, Structure height: 8 m, Call Sign: WQAB855
    Assigned Frequencies: 119.425 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/20/2009, Expiration Date: 04/30/2019, Certifier: Neil L Pobanz
    Registrant: Marshall County Airport, 1315 State Route 17, Lacon, IL 61540, Phone: (309) 246-3700, Email:
  • Marshall County Airport 1315 State Route 17 (Lat: 41.016667 Lon: -89.383333), Type: Building, Structure height: 15.2 m, Call Sign: WQAI439
    Assigned Frequencies: 122.800 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/05/2009, Expiration Date: 06/07/2019, Certifier: Neil L Pobanz
    Registrant: Marshall County Airport, 1315 State Route 17, Lacon, IL 61540, Phone: (309) 246-3700, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

4
  • Call Sign: N4XPM, Licensee ID: L00258237
    Grant Date: 12/18/2001, Expiration Date: 12/18/2011
    Registrant: Don R Peltonen, 390 County Road 1300 East, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Call Sign: N8HRO, Previous Call Sign: KA8UXR, Licensee ID: L00183013
    Grant Date: 05/22/2002, Expiration Date: 08/18/2012
    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, Certifier: William J Starry
    Registrant: William J Starry, 403 N Fulton St, Lacon, IL 61540

FAA Registered Aircraft:

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  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2999D , Serial Number: 26942, Year manufactured: 1955, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1956
    Registrant (Individual): Neil L Pobanz, Po Box 32, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28R-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 4350T , Serial Number: 28R-7235014, Year manufactured: 1971, Airworthiness Date: 12/30/1971
    Registrant (Corporation): Marshall County Flying Club Inc, Po Box 38, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Aircraft: BEECH M35 (Category: Land, Seats: 5, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR I0-470 SERIES (260 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 611M , Serial Number: D-6310, Year manufactured: 1960, Airworthiness Date: 02/02/1960
    Registrant (Partnership): Lumber Company Allen, Po Box 248, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172K (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (4 Cycle)
    N-Number: 79086 , Serial Number: 17257870, Year manufactured: 1968, Airworthiness Date: 01/14/1969
    Registrant (Corporation): Marshall County Flying Club Inc, Rr 17 Box 38 / Marshall County Airport, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Aircraft: CONSOLIDATED AERONAUTICS INC. LAKE LA-4-200 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 112 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 80026 , Serial Number: 1007, Airworthiness Date: 01/15/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Patrick J Murphy, 69 Bay Shore Dr, Lacon, IL 61540
  • Aircraft: MOONEY M20E (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 127 mph), Engine: LYCOMING I0360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 9260M , Serial Number: 1205, Year manufactured: 1966, Airworthiness Date: 06/28/1966
    Registrant (Partnership): Earl K Flanigan, 1037 Apple Knob Rd, Lacon, IL 61540, Other Owners: Frank A Seipp


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 10
  • Hazardous Condition: 2

Incident types - Lacon


See full 2006 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

Businesses in Lacon, IL

  • MasterBrand Cabinets: 2
  • Subway: 1


Lacon on our top lists:

  • #29 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters"
  • #99 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: Business operations specialists"
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Bryan E. Nelson (19)
  • James Richard Weber (6)
  • Bryan Nelson (4)
  • James R. Weber (4)
  • Bud J. Bennington (4)
  • Bryan Edward Nelson (3)
  • Michael Lynn Johnson (3)
  • Scott W. Glaser (3)
  • Randy E. Schoepke (2)
  • Blair C. Fuessley (1)

Total of 50 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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