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Lerna, IL

Lerna, IL.

Population: 1,107 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Lerna, IL is $193,326 — up 15.7% over the past year. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$193,326

Typical home value

+15.7%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$193,326
1-year appreciation
+15.7%
3-year appreciation
+24.2%
5-year appreciation
+43.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.5%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$193,326
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+4.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$662/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$742/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$950/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,231/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,342/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
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Lerna Bridges

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 3% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
23.7%
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
54.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 in
Annual snowfall
14.6 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,919
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,828

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Coles County Memorial Airport (MTO) (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (44 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
ST ANTHONYS MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST MARYS HOSPITAL, SARAH BUSH LINCOLN HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.8 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
-201 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1970
Housing built before 1970
49.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,106
Households with broadband internet
65.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
19,669
Average weekly wage
$1,080
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
16

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

How it compares

LernaState medianUS median
Typical home value$193,326$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,106$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 Lerna, IL?
$193,326.
What is typical rent in Lerna, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $950/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Lerna, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, inland flooding, strong wind, tornado.
Is Lerna, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Lerna, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Lerna, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 3% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Lerna, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Lerna, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Lerna, IL?
1 schools (1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Lerna, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Lerna, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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