Lacon, IL Rankings

Lacon, IL is ranked as the #105 best city in Illinois according to BestPlaces.net. The ratings are based on various criteria such as cost of living, crime rates, employment opportunities, educational attainment, housing affordability and weather. Lacon has an unemployment rate of 3.7%, which is lower than the US average of 4.7%. It also boasts a positive job growth outlook with jobs increasing by 1.3% over the year. In terms of housing affordability, median home prices in Lacon are relatively low at $77,000 compared to the state average of $177,000. Additionally, Lacon has a significantly lower cost of living than both the national and state averages at 90.5 compared to 100 for both categories respectively. Crime rates in Lacon are below both the state and national averages which makes it one of the safest cities in Illinois to live in. Finally, education attainment levels are higher than many other cities in Illinois with 74% of adults aged 25 and above having obtained postsecondary degrees or diplomas. All these factors combine to make Lacon a great place to live in terms of safety, affordability and opportunity for growth

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