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Herod, IL

Herod, IL.

Population: 408 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Herod, IL is $176,938 — up 5.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $44,700 after a median 425 days on market. 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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$176,938

Typical home value

+5.1%

1-year change

425

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$176,938
1-year appreciation
+5.1%
3-year appreciation
-1.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.8%
10-year appreciation
+26.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2024)
$186,818
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
$44,700
Median list price
$149,000
Median price per sqft
$44
1-year sale-price change
-78.7%
Median days on market
425 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
74.6%
Active listings
1

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)

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
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
Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant (USDOE) (20.2 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
51.5 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
8
Nearest airport
Dixon Springs Restricted Landing Area Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (22 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)
2.2 / 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)
-21 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1996
Housing built before 1970
20.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
38.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,278
Households with broadband internet
48.8%

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

HerodState medianUS median
Typical home value$176,938$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$44,700$212,000$325,000
Median days on market425 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,278$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 Herod, IL?
$176,938.
What is the median sale price in Herod, IL?
$44,700.
How long do homes take to sell in Herod, IL?
Median days on market: 425 days.
What is typical rent in Herod, 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 Herod, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
What is the wildfire risk in Herod, 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 Herod, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Herod, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in Herod, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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