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Nelson, Illinois

village · Lee County

At a glance

125
Population
$86,300
Median home value
72% below U.S. median
$39,250
Median household income
50% below U.S. median
22.6 min
Average commute
80.7%
Homes with broadband
5.1%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college44 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates75.9%
College graduates11.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Ameren Economic Development Services
state Economic Development Council for Central Illinois
state Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
state Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce & Eco Dev
state NW Illinois Economic Development
state North Central Illinois Council of Governments
state Northwest Illinois Development Alliance
state Quad Cities First
state Research Park at University of Illinois
state Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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