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Lerna, IL

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Population
216
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
753 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$94,400
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$850/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$67,679
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityMattoon, Illinois5.7 miles away · 16,667 residents.

About Lerna

Tucked into the countryside about eight miles south of Charleston, Lerna offers a quiet, small-town feel with deep roots in Illinois history. Residents enjoy wide-open rural surroundings while staying close to everyday conveniences and schools in nearby Charleston. The village is best known for the Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site right down the road, giving the area a distinctive local charm and a scenic spot to explore on the weekends.

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Nearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA96.4ratingLower FEMA County Wildfire Risk IndexA95.8ratingNearby Inpatient HospitalsA94.7rating

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