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Towanda, IL — ZIP 61776

Population: 1,285 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61776 (Towanda, IL) is $273,153 — up 1.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $227,500 after a median 50 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$273,153

Typical home value

+1.0%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$273,153
1-year appreciation
+1.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.7%
5-year appreciation
+31.2%
10-year appreciation
+47.6%
Peak value since 2000 (Dec 2025)
$274,550
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
$227,500
Median list price
$365,000
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
-17.3%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.4%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,691/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
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Towanda Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, winter weather, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
7
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
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)

Annual precipitation
38.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
13,850
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,514

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
P.J. Killian Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (7 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
280
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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1977
Housing built before 1970
31.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$3,790
Households with broadband internet
63.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,167
Average weekly wage
$1,360
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

ZIP 61776State medianUS median
Typical home value$273,153$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$227,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market50 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,790$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 61776?
$273,153.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61776?
$227,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61776?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61776?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,287/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61776?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, winter weather, hail, heat wave.
Is ZIP 61776 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61776. 7 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 61776?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61776?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61776?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61776?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61776 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61776?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61776?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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