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Population
264
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
969 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$80,800
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$1,009/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$57,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Compton is a quiet, tight-knit village nestled among the farm fields of Lee County, about ten miles north of Mendota. It offers a relaxed rural lifestyle with plenty of open space and a peaceful, small-town feel. Getting around is straightforward, with nearby highways connecting residents to larger surrounding towns for work, shopping, and dining. Local students attend schools in neighboring Mendota, making Compton an appealing choice for anyone seeking country living within an easy drive of everyday essentials.

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Outskirts FitA+99.8ratingMental Health Provider SupplyA96.5ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA95.9rating

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