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Payson, Illinois, in Adams county, is 77 miles NW of St. Peters, Missouri (center to center) and 97 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The village has a population of 1,066.
In Payson, about 64% of adults are married. Payson is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.
In 2000, Payson had a median family income of $40,789.
Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 83% of housing units in Payson are owner-occupied. Housing in the village tends to be newer construction. Typical rents in Payson are affordable, at least compared to other villages in the state. Homeowners in the village benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other villages in Illinois.
In Payson, 98% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Payson to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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