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Illinois City, IL

Illinois City, IL.

Population: 1,053 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Illinois City, IL is $297,551 — up 6.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $310,000 after a median 28 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with cold wave, lightning, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$297,551

Typical home value

+6.5%

1-year change

28

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$297,551
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+10.5%
5-year appreciation
+18.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2026)
$301,183
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
$310,000
Median list price
$369,500
Median price per sqft
$232
1-year sale-price change
+109.5%
Median days on market
28 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.7%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$787/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$852/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,056/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,396/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,697/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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.1 : 1
Schools include
Illinois City Elem 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, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A09
NFIP flood claims on record
24
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
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)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
60.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
36.4 in
Annual snowfall
30.7 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)
41
Days with Good air quality
244
Days with Moderate air quality
119
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
167

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,983
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,552

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (28 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Ritter Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (24 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
16
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
-485 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
65.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.9%
Median annual property tax
$4,981
Households with broadband internet
31.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
57,392
Average weekly wage
$1,403
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
187

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

How it compares

Illinois CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$297,551$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$310,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market28 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,981$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 Illinois City, IL?
$297,551.
What is the median sale price in Illinois City, IL?
$310,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Illinois City, IL?
Median days on market: 28 days.
What is typical rent in Illinois City, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,056/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Illinois City, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, lightning, strong wind, tornado, winter weather.
Is Illinois City, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Illinois City, IL. 24 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A09. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Illinois City, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Illinois City, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Illinois City, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Illinois City, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Illinois City, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Illinois City, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 41. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Illinois City, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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