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Donovan, IL

Donovan, IL.

Population: 510 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Donovan, IL is $174,479 — up 5.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $185,000 after a median 40 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$174,479

Typical home value

+5.2%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$174,479
1-year appreciation
+5.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$175,932
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
$185,000
Median list price
$212,450
Median price per sqft
$122
1-year sale-price change
+81.4%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$706/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$711/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,154/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,554/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
10.5 : 1
Schools include
Donovan Jr High School, Donovan Elem School, Donovan 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)
cold wave, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Relatively High · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cross Brothers Pail Recycling (Pembroke) (14.5 mi)
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
25.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (56 mi)
National parks include
Pullman National Historical Park, Indiana Dunes National Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Loy Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL, RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
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)
-70 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
76.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,141
Households with broadband internet
42.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,634
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

DonovanState medianUS median
Typical home value$174,479$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$185,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,141$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 Donovan, IL?
$174,479.
What is the median sale price in Donovan, IL?
$185,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Donovan, IL?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Donovan, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $930/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Donovan, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, inland flooding.
What is the wildfire risk in Donovan, IL?
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 Donovan, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Donovan, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Donovan, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Donovan, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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