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Sidney, IL — ZIP 61877

Population: 1,106 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61877 (Sidney, IL) is $238,469 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 35 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,469

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$238,469
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+21.0%
5-year appreciation
+33.0%
10-year appreciation
+63.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$238,469
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
$260,000
Median list price
$236,000
Median price per sqft
$146
1-year sale-price change
-1.9%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
9
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
99.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.8%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$983/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,173/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,474/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,542/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
19
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hegeler Zinc (23.6 mi)
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
41.3 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)
43
Days with Good air quality
240
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Highest AQI recorded (year)
138

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,868
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,865

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Justus Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
13
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-1,569 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
55.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,238
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
75.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
67,040
Average weekly wage
$1,194
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
860

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

How it compares

ZIP 61877State medianUS median
Typical home value$238,469$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$260,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,238$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 61877?
$238,469.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61877?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61877?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61877?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,173/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61877?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is ZIP 61877 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61877. 19 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61877?
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 61877?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61877?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 61877 walkable?
Walkability index: 4.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 61877?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61877?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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