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Golconda, IL

Golconda, IL.

Population: 2,622 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Golconda, IL is $148,754 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $275,000 after a median 205 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$148,754

Typical home value

+6.0%

1-year change

205

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$148,754
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
-19.2%
5-year appreciation
-26.1%
10-year appreciation
-29.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2016)
$212,420
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
$275,000
Median list price
$82,000
Median price per sqft
$229
1-year sale-price change
+57.1%
Median days on market
205 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
10
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$763/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$837/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,095/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,387/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,582/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
0
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Pope County Elementary School, Pope Co High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low · winter weather: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 34% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
89.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
B.F. Goodrich (23.3 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)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
48.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
8.9 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)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
7
Nearest airport
Henderson Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (26 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-7 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
43.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$1,411
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
40.1%

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

Employment & development

Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Mining
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

GolcondaState medianUS median
Typical home value$148,754$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$275,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market205 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,411$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 Golconda, IL?
$148,754.
What is the median sale price in Golconda, IL?
$275,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Golconda, IL?
Median days on market: 205 days.
What is typical rent in Golconda, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,095/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Golconda, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Golconda, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 34% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Golconda, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Golconda, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Golconda, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Golconda, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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