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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

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityKankakee, Illinois24 miles away · 23,400 residents.

About Watseka

Watseka is a city and the county seat of Iroquois County, Illinois, situated along the Iroquois River and Sugar Creek. Incorporated in 1865 and named after Potawatomi figure Watch-e-kee, the agricultural trading center of approximately 4,780 features the historic 1866 courthouse and is served by Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 locally.

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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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