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Atkinson, IL — ZIP 61235

Population: 1,283 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61235 (Atkinson, IL) is $191,198 — up 12.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $142,000 after a median 47 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, strong wind, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,198

Typical home value

+12.4%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$191,198
1-year appreciation
+12.4%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
5-year appreciation
+33.2%
10-year appreciation
+70.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$191,198
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$142,000
Median list price
$149,000
Median price per sqft
$67
1-year sale-price change
-19.1%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
95.3%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Bureau/Henry/Stark ROE, Henry-Stark County Spec Ed Dist
Schools include
Reg'l Safe School Program ROE #28, ROE 28 Student Support ALOP, Excel Alternative Program

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
49.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
38.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.4 in
Annual snowfall
20.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
42
Days with Good air quality
247
Days with Moderate air quality
105
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
165

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,276
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,560

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Gen-Airpark (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (25 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
OSF SAINT KATHARINE MEDICAL CENTER, CGH MEDICAL CENTER, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-82 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
62.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,594
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
61.3%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,299
Average weekly wage
$1,032
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61235State medianUS median
Typical home value$191,198$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$142,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,594$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 61235?
$191,198.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61235?
$142,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61235?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61235?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61235?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strong wind, hail, ice storm, lightning.
Is ZIP 61235 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61235. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61235?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61235?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61235?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61235?
3 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61235 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61235?
Good. Median AQI: 42. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61235?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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