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Goreville, IL

Goreville, IL.

Population: 2,958 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Goreville, IL is $202,449 — down 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $228,950 after a median 80 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with earthquake, ice storm, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$202,449

Typical home value

-4.4%

1-year change

80

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$202,449
1-year appreciation
-4.4%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+17.9%
10-year appreciation
+45.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$223,220
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
$228,950
Median list price
$207,000
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+27.6%
Median days on market
80 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
99.6%
Active listings
21
1-year forecast
+1.4%
New listings (monthly)
6

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$752/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,178/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,344/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
14.7 : 1
Schools include
Goreville High School, Goreville Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, ice storm, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
ice storm: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 33% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
77.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (10 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
49.7 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
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,050
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,725

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Kellums Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
21
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 (4.2 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)
-78 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
21.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,604
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
31.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,366
Average weekly wage
$993
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Agriculture, Mining

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

How it compares

GorevilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$202,449$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$228,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market80 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,604$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 Goreville, IL?
$202,449.
What is the median sale price in Goreville, IL?
$228,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Goreville, IL?
Median days on market: 80 days.
What is typical rent in Goreville, 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 Goreville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Goreville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 33% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Goreville, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Goreville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Goreville, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Goreville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Goreville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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