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Mendota, IL

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Population
6,894
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
744 ft
Median Home Value
$134,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$773/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$51,632
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityOttawa, Illinois20 miles away · 18,684 residents.

About Mendota

Mendota is a city in LaSalle County, Illinois, operating within the Ottawa micropolitan area. Situated approximately eighty-five miles west of Chicago and home to local attractions like Lake Mendota and the Hume-Carnegie Museum, the community of approximately 6,994 is served by the Mendota Community Consolidated School District for public primary education locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingNearby Hospital Emergency DepartmentsA+98.6rating

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