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Nason, IL

Population
198
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
433 ft
Median Home Value
$73,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$50,052
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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Sitting right on the upper edges of Rend Lake, about 12 miles south of Mount Vernon, Nason holds the title of Illinois’ smallest incorporated city with roughly 200 residents. Originally founded as a planned coal mining hub in the 1920s, the community today is a peaceful, laid-back spot surrounded by water and woods, ideal for anyone looking for quiet rural living and quick access to fishing and boating.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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