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Tonica, IL

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Population
737
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
663 ft
Median Home Value
$126,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$855/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$90,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Tonica

Tonica is a quiet LaSalle County village of about 750 people, offering a relaxed rural setting surrounded by open farmland. Even with its peaceful atmosphere, the location is surprisingly convenient for commuters and day-to-day errands. Illinois Route 251 runs straight through town, and Interstate 39 sits right along the western edge, putting the shopping, restaurants, and medical centers in Peru and LaSalle less than ten miles to the north.

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Community life revolves around Tonica Grade School, local parks, and long-standing neighborhood ties. The village got its start back in the 1850s as a stop along the Illinois Central Railroad, and while it has evolved over the decades, it still holds on to its friendly, unhurried character. It is an appealing option for anyone looking for quiet living, affordable space, and a welcoming community within easy reach of the wider Illinois Valley.

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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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