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Elmwood, IL

Elmwood, IL.

Population: 2,763 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Elmwood, IL is $189,213 — up 5.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $172,000 after a median 1 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$189,213

Typical home value

+5.6%

1-year change

1

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$189,213
1-year appreciation
+5.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.6%
5-year appreciation
+30.2%
10-year appreciation
+51.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$189,657
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
$172,000
Median list price
$137,400
Median price per sqft
$111
1-year sale-price change
+15.8%
Median days on market
1 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
13.1 : 1
Schools include
Elmwood Elem School, Elmwood Junior High School, Elmwood High 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, hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
2
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
17.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
14.4 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
45
Days with Good air quality
214
Days with Moderate air quality
139
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
10,163
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
10,636

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Gordon Brown Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
10
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
-656 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1941
Housing built before 1970
70.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.8%
Median annual property tax
$4,000
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
69.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
91,480
Average weekly wage
$1,515
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
73

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

How it compares

ElmwoodState medianUS median
Typical home value$189,213$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$172,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market1 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,000$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 Elmwood, IL?
$189,213.
What is the median sale price in Elmwood, IL?
$172,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Elmwood, IL?
Median days on market: 1 days.
What is typical rent in Elmwood, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Elmwood, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
Is Elmwood, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Elmwood, IL. 2 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Elmwood, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Elmwood, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Elmwood, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Elmwood, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Elmwood, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Elmwood, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 45. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Elmwood, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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