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Lewistown, IL — ZIP 61542

Population: 3,280 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61542 (Lewistown, IL) is $114,893 — up 8.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,250 after a median 34 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 cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$114,893

Typical home value

+8.7%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$114,893
1-year appreciation
+8.7%
3-year appreciation
+8.3%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+47.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$114,893
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
$134,250
Median list price
$99,950
Median price per sqft
$63
1-year sale-price change
+74.9%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
9
1-year forecast
+2.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$727/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,303/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Lewistown CUSD 97, West Central IL Spec Educ Coop
Schools include
Central Elem School, Lewistown Jr/Sr High School, New Horizons

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
21
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.1%
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
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
42.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.0 in
Annual snowfall
27.9 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
7.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,676
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,206

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (48 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
G. Bray Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (30 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
59.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,264
Mean commute to work
31 min
Households with broadband internet
43.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,427
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

ZIP 61542State medianUS median
Typical home value$114,893$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$134,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market34 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,264$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 61542?
$114,893.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61542?
$134,250.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61542?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61542?
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 61542?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
Is ZIP 61542 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61542. 21 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 61542?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61542?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61542?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61542?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61542 walkable?
Walkability index: 7.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61542?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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