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Compton, IL

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Population
264
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
969 ft
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
Overall rating out of 100

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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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