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Heyworth, IL

Heyworth, IL.

Population: 4,542 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Heyworth, IL is $266,201 — up 3.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $255,000 after a median 40 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, drought, winter weather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$266,201

Typical home value

+3.4%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$266,201
1-year appreciation
+3.4%
3-year appreciation
+13.2%
5-year appreciation
+34.3%
10-year appreciation
+47.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$266,201
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
$255,000
Median list price
$249,500
Median price per sqft
$140
1-year sale-price change
+21.4%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
17
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
5

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$941/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,287/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,685/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,691/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
14.5 : 1
Schools include
Heyworth Elem School, Heyworth Jr-Sr 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, drought, winter weather, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
11
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
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
39.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
241
Days with Moderate air quality
120
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
154

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,983
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,774

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (51 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Johnston Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
17
Hospitals include
ST JOHNS HOSPITAL, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
50
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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1978
Housing built before 1970
34.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
24.4%
Median annual property tax
$4,811
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
68.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,167
Average weekly wage
$1,360
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
269

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

How it compares

HeyworthState medianUS median
Typical home value$266,201$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$255,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,811$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 Heyworth, IL?
$266,201.
What is the median sale price in Heyworth, IL?
$255,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Heyworth, IL?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Heyworth, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,287/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Heyworth, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, winter weather, hail, heat wave.
Is Heyworth, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Heyworth, IL. 11 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Heyworth, 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 Heyworth, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Heyworth, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Heyworth, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Heyworth, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Heyworth, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Heyworth, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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