We're still building out our assisted living directory for Lacon, IL. The median estimated cost is $5,997/mo. That's below the Illinois state median by about 4%. Browse nearby cities or the Illinois page while we finish adding local providers.
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Median monthly price, Lacon
$5,997/mo
Typical range $5,777 – $6,086
● Lacon $5,997 ○ National median $6,528
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Lacon figures as of 2024. Method and sources below.
Modeled median costs for assisted living in Lacon versus Illinois and a multi-state national aggregate. Figures are estimates, not quotes.
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The $6,396 monthly figure assumes 44 hours of care a week. The survey standard. At Lacon's implied rate of about $34 an hour:
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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. State-specific Medicaid waiver guides are coming soon.
Nearby: Sparland $5,997 · Hopewell $5,997 · Henry $5,997 · Chillicothe $5,997 · Washburn $5,997
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A note on counting: we show 0 licensed assisted living providers listed for Lacon proper. Other sites show bigger numbers when they count a wide radius. Nearby options are linked below, labeled by city.
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We don't have licensed assisted living providers listed for Lacon, IL yet.
We're adding providers on a rolling basis from CMS and state licensing data. Check back soon, or browse nearby cities below.
In the last 365 days: 3 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.
Lacon has an estimated population of 1,916. About 407 residents (21%) are age 65 or older. Lacon is located in Marshall County, Illinois. The median household income is $63,162. Estimated median cost in Lacon is $5,997 per month, compared with $6,219 per month statewide in Illinois.
Source: US Census Bureau (ACS) · Updated Jul 2026.GOVThese services are public and free. We list them before anything we could earn from.
Area Agency on Aging serving this city.
State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).
Aging & Disability Resource Center hub for this state.
Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Peru.
Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies. Rules change. Confirm on the official page.
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Free nationwide connection to local aging services.
Local health and human services referrals.
Screen for benefits you may qualify for.
ACL Disability Information and Access Line.
Veterans health care and long-term care programs.
Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. Official info only. How Aid & Attendance works →
Lacon's median assisted living cost is about 4% lower than the Illinois state median.
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Cite this: According to ElderCareCosts' 2026 index, assisted living in Lacon, IL costs $5,997/month (median).