Payson is a village in Adams County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 1,030.
Population1,030
Median Home$118,000
Area1.17 sq mi
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All news →NewsJAN 29, 2026
UPDATE: Hannibal teen killed in I-172 crash near Payson exit
UPDATE: Hannibal teen killed in I-172 crash near Payson exit Muddy River News
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NewsNOV 30, 2025
25 of 25: Payson Seymour brings home first state title in any sport with volleyball crown in 2017
25 of 25: Payson Seymour brings home first state title in any sport with volleyball crown in 2017 Muddy River Sports
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NewsFEB 24, 2025
Crim: Payson’s Schwartz views his milestone scoring achievement as team accomplishment
Crim: Payson’s Schwartz views his milestone scoring achievement as team accomplishment Muddy River Sports
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