MazonIL
A town of 1,401.
1,401 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
Ordered by what stands out in Mazon. Another town gets a different order.
High risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 79% of U.S. communities.
Most working residents commute out of Mazon
Most working residents leave Mazon for work: only 4% work in town. The top destinations are Morris (12%), Chicago (9%) and Joliet (3%). Half commute less than 28 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Mazon has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Healthier than 62% of U.S. towns
Mazon beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Mazon | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 7.6% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 12.4% | 15.9% |
| More adults with depression | 23.8% | 19.8% |
Crime reported in Mazon
No violent or property crimes were reported in Mazon in 2025. In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown.
Mazon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
Homes in Mazon sell for about $150K
The median sale price was $150,000 in April 2026.
96% of working residents leave Mazon for work
Where Mazon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Mazon
Village in Illinois, United States
Mazon (məˈzɒn/) is a village in Mazon Township, Grundy County, Illinois, United States. The name derives from the Potawatomi word for "nettles" (mzan). The population was 979 at the 2020 census. Illinois' State Fossil, the unique and bizarre Tully Monster was first found in nearby Mazon Creek. Mazon was formerly served by the Santa Fe railway at the Mazon Depot. It was established in 1876.
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- Population
- 979
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 586 ft
- ZIP code
- 60444