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Cantrall, IL

Cantrall, IL.

Population: 1,003 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Cantrall, IL is $310,430 — up 7.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $300,000 after a median 56 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, 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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$310,430

Typical home value

+7.3%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$310,430
1-year appreciation
+7.3%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.0%
10-year appreciation
+68.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$310,430
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
$300,000
Median list price
$315,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+0.5%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
Sale-to-list ratio
97.7%
1-year forecast
+3.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$861/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$977/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,237/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,631/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,728/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.3 : 1
Schools include
Cantrall Elem School, Cantrall Intermediate 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, hail, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
13.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
40.7 in
Annual snowfall
13.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
41
Days with Good air quality
256
Days with Moderate air quality
106
Highest AQI recorded (year)
142

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (8 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
ST JOHNS HOSPITAL, DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
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)
-511 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1975
Housing built before 1970
36.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$4,250
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
51.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,414
Average weekly wage
$1,216
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
224

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

How it compares

CantrallState medianUS median
Typical home value$310,430$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$300,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market56 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,250$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 Cantrall, IL?
$310,430.
What is the median sale price in Cantrall, IL?
$300,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Cantrall, IL?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Cantrall, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,237/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Cantrall, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Cantrall, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Cantrall, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cantrall, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cantrall, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Cantrall, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Cantrall, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Cantrall

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