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Tamms, IL — ZIP 62988

Population: 1,149 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 62988 (Tamms, IL) is $95,339 — down 10.3% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$95,339

Typical home value

-10.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$95,339
1-year appreciation
-10.3%
3-year appreciation
-27.0%
5-year appreciation
-35.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2021)
$151,966
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median list price
$120,000
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
-2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$757/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$833/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,012/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,401/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,692/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
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
School districts serving the area
Alxndr/Jcksn/Pulsk/Prry/Union ROE, Egyptian CUSD 5
Schools include
Five County Reg Voc Center, Egyptian Jr High School, Egyptian Elem School, Egyptian Sr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
20
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 23% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Missouri Electric Works (14.7 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)

Average annual temperature
58.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.0 in
Annual snowfall
5.7 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
5.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,085
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,854

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Keil Airport (11 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (CGI) (16 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 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)
-75 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
26.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.6%
Median annual property tax
$972
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
19.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
591
Average weekly wage
$1,041
Top industries (by employment)
Utilities, Finance & Insurance, Agriculture

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

How it compares

ZIP 62988State medianUS median
Typical home value$95,339$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$972$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 62988?
$95,339.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62988?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,012/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62988?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, ice storm, strong wind.
Is ZIP 62988 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 62988. 20 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 62988?
Risk to homes is higher than 23% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62988?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62988?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62988?
4 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 62988 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62988?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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