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Makanda, IL — ZIP 62958

Population: 2,103 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62958 (Makanda, IL) is $198,668 — up 6.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $298,500 after a median 90 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, cold wave, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$198,668

Typical home value

+6.2%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$198,668
1-year appreciation
+6.2%
3-year appreciation
+18.7%
5-year appreciation
+36.0%
10-year appreciation
+50.4%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$199,529
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
$298,500
Median list price
$284,500
Median price per sqft
$134
1-year sale-price change
+28.4%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
13
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,254/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)
strong wind, cold wave, winter weather, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very 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 B
NFIP flood claims on record
5
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (12.6 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
50.5 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,540
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
19
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,429
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,836
Average weekly wage
$1,082
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

ZIP 62958State medianUS median
Typical home value$198,668$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$298,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,429$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 62958?
$198,668.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62958?
$298,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62958?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62958?
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 62958?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, winter weather, earthquake, hail.
Is ZIP 62958 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62958. 5 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is B. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62958?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62958?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62958?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 62958 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62958?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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