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A village of 423 people in Illinois
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About Lostant

Village in Illinois, United States
1861Established
423Population
1.1 sq miArea
691 ftElevation

Lostant is a village in LaSalle County, Illinois, United States. The population was 423 at the 2020 census, down from 498 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Ottawa Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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ZIP code61334
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Housing in Lostant

$185K▲ 1.7% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Lostant home is worth about $185,000, up 1.7% in a year, 38% below the Illinois typical home.

Only 1 sale in April 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Lostant for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Peru (9%), Streator (8%) and Ottawa (5%). Half commute less than 19 miles.

Peru
9%
Streator
8%
Ottawa
5%
Tonica
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Lostant →

Health in Lostant

Compared with Illinois

1better than IL·7worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 24 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Osf Saint Elizabeth Mdl CtrPeru · 14.4 mi · ER
Community Health Partnership of IllinoisMendota · 29.6 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Lostant · CMS · HRSAHealth in Lostant →

Natural hazards in Lostant

30
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 30% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🥶 Cold waves🌵 Drought
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Lostant →

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Lostant has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 19°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
83° / 61°Summer
64° / 42°Fall
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Lostant Community Library102 West Third Street · part of Lostant Community Library
Fine-free24 hrs a week
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