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La Harpe, IL — ZIP 61450

Population: 1,812 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61450 (La Harpe, IL) is $101,691 — up 11.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $127,000 after a median 73 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with cold wave, drought, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$101,691

Typical home value

+11.8%

1-year change

73

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$101,691
1-year appreciation
+11.8%
3-year appreciation
+25.4%
5-year appreciation
+29.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$101,691
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
$127,000
Median list price
$113,250
Median price per sqft
$79
1-year sale-price change
+41.1%
Median days on market
73 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$772/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,222/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.4 : 1
Schools include
La Harpe Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (21.2 mi)
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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,461

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Morton Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 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)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1966
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,833
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,274
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 61450State medianUS median
Typical home value$101,691$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$127,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market73 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,833$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 61450?
$101,691.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61450?
$127,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61450?
Median days on market: 73 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61450?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61450?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61450?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61450?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61450?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61450?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61450 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61450?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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