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Watseka, IL

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Population
4,510
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
635 ft
Median Home Value
$103,700
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$790/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$43,608
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Watseka

Watseka is a quiet county seat in eastern Illinois, nestled along the Iroquois River and Sugar Creek where U.S. 24 meets Route 1. Named after a Potawatomi woman whose name translates to "Daughter of the Evening Star," the town keeps its history close, anchored by an 1860s courthouse that now serves as the local museum. It has a relaxed, small-town pace with essential county services, local shops, and everyday conveniences right in the center of town, making it an easy place to settle into rural Midwestern life.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingSmall Town FitA+99.0rating

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