ComptonIL
A town of 259, settled in 1875. A typical home worth about $209K.
What makes Compton stand out
The thing Compton does most differently from other towns.
259 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Compton’s report card
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Compton. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Compton
Most working residents leave Compton for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Mendota (9%), Dixon (5%) and Rochelle (5%). Half commute less than 25 miles.
Where working residents work
A typical Compton home is worth about $209K
The typical Compton home is worth about $209,000, up 11.3% in a year, 30% below the Illinois typical home.
Typical home value
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Compton has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 30 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 37% of U.S. communities.
How healthy Compton is
Compton beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Compton | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults who have had cancer | 8.6% | 7.6% |
0% of Compton is conserved land
0.0 miles of trails across 1 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Mathesius Park | — | 3 |
100% of working residents leave Compton for work
Where Compton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Compton
Village in Illinois, United States
Compton is a village in Brooklyn Township, Lee County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Compton had a population of 274.
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- Established
- 1875
- Population
- 274
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 974 ft
- ZIP code
- 61318