Mazon Station front, 2011
Mazon’s story
189 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2006.
- 1837Mazon is settled
MazonIL
Photo: TCP04 · CC BY 4.0
Population
984
2025 Census estimate · +0% since 2020
Typical home
$276K
+3.2% in a year
Household income
$74K
median
Median age
35.1
years
Jobs based here
189
A commuter town
Is Mazon a good place to live?
28% of residents are under 18 in Mazon, where Illinois’ towns sit at 22% and U.S. towns at 22%. Mazon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Mazon stand out
Where Mazon beats most towns.
Small town
984 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Mazon: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Mazon, and how to reach them.
PowerCommonwealth Edison17.7¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterMazon water systemNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet4 providers99% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Mazon’s trash rules yet
SchoolsMazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2CSeneca Township High School District 1602 districts serve Mazon; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Illinois you can register online until 16 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 28 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereGrundy County ClerkGrundy County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jun 2025
ZIP code6044460444 100%Census 2020
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 Mazon.
Natural hazards
The biggest natural risk in Mazon is inland flooding, at a high overall level
Storm and flood damage is expected to run higher than in nearly four fifths of U.S. communities. Three fifths of Mazon’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by cold waves at 27%. Federal aid has come to Mazon households in 3 declared disasters; the latest was in 2013.
79risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingCold wavesTornadoes
7
paid flood claims since 1990
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Work & commute
Most of Mazon’s workers commute out: the town has 0.4 jobs for each of them
Only 4% of working residents stay in Mazon for work; the rest commute out. Jobs locally fell by 133 from 2013 to 2023, to 189. For half of commuters, work is under 28 miles away. The top destinations are Morris (12%), Chicago (9%) and Joliet (3%).
4%work in town
| Mazon | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 3.8% | 8.3% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 24 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $74,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
Where working residents work
In Mazon4%
Morris12%
Chicago9%
Joliet3%
Channahon3%
28 mi
median commute distance
189
jobs based in Mazon
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
The climate in Mazon brings four seasons and pleasant summers
In July, afternoons reach 85°; in January, nights fall to 16°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a winter.
25″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter19–35°
Spring39–61°
Summer62–83°
Fall43–64°
Oct 23
typical first frost
Apr 20
typical last frost
+1.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Safety
Crime reported in Mazon
In a town this small, a few incidents move the numbers a lot, so rates aren't shown. No violent or property crimes were reported in Mazon in 2025.
Mazon is small, so we show counts rather than rates.
0
violent crimes reported in 2025
0
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to police
Health
How healthy Mazon is
21% of Mazon adults binge drink. Against the Illinois average, Mazon comes out ahead on 3 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 1. Among adults locally, 18% report frequent mental distress and 10% have diabetes.
| Mazon | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 18% | 16% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 17% | 17% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 77% | 78% | 79% |
32 measures vs. Illinois
3 better28 too close to call1 worse
| 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% |
Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers
8.8 mi away · emergency room
1 of 3
care shortages: mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Housing
A typical Mazon home is worth about $276K
The share of households in Mazon who live in a home they own: 81%. In the year to September 2026, typical home values climbed 3.2%. The midpoint rent for Mazon comes to $1,009 a month.
$276KZillow home value
| Mazon | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 81% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $1,009 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Mazon$276K
Illinois$296K
+3.2%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Mazon
17pages on Mazon
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Mazon; the nearest are
Joliet Junior CollegeCommunity college · Public · Joliet21.9 mi$4,530 in-state tuitionGovernors State UniversityUniversity or college · Public · University Park39.4 mi$12,004 in-state tuition
About 2 of every 100 Mazon residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
A commuter town
96% of working residents leave Mazon for work
Where Mazon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
189jobs based in Mazon
4%of working residents work in town
28 mimedian commute distance
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.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.6 sq mi
- Elevation
- 586 ft
- ZIP code
- 60444
Questions about Mazon
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Mazon, IL a good place to live?
Mazon has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.