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Wataga, IL

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Population
712
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
830 ft
Median Home Value
$97,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$636/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,917
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 communityGalesburg, Illinois7.4 miles away · 28,581 residents.

About Wataga

Tucked into Knox County just northeast of Galesburg, Wataga is a quiet village of around 750 people with deep midwestern roots. Founded in the 1850s as a railroad and farming hub with a strong Swedish heritage, the community today offers a relaxed, small-town pace surrounded by Illinois farmland. Residents get to enjoy peaceful streets and plenty of breathing room, while still being only a short drive from everyday shopping and dining in Galesburg. It makes a comfortable, easygoing home base for anyone seeking a simpler country lifestyle.

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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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