East LynnIL
Population 373: a town settled in 1872.
Is East Lynn a good place to live?
East Lynn’s middle household income is $244,000, above both Illinois’ towns ($83,000) and U.S. towns ($80,000). No town among the 769 in Illinois we compare has a lower share of adults with a bachelor’s degree than East Lynn. East Lynn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
373 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to East Lynn: who provides what
East Lynn is unincorporated, so Vermilion County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in East Lynn.
The climate in East Lynn brings four seasons and pleasant summers
A winter brings about 20 inches of snow, with January nights at 17° and July afternoons at 85°.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
East Lynn stands out in Illinois and nationally, with more of its adults who have obesity
Among adults in East Lynn, 18% report frequent mental distress. 42% of adults locally have high blood pressure; 16% report frequent physical distress.
| East Lynn | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 37% | 35% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 11% | 12% |
| What stands out | East Lynn | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 17.7% | 10.3% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 17.2% | 12.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
East Lynn faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
FEMA puts 56% of the town’s expected hazard losses down to inland flooding, and 16% to cold waves. East Lynn’s risk rating from FEMA comes in at 59 of 100.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about East Lynn
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of East Lynn; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 East Lynn residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Questions about East Lynn
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is East Lynn, IL a good place to live?
East Lynn has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.