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London Mills, IL

London Mills, IL.

Population: 784 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in London Mills, IL is $102,218 — up 9.3% over the past year. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$102,218

Typical home value

+9.3%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$102,218
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+15.5%
10-year appreciation
+60.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$102,762
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
+0.9%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$727/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,288/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,303/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.7 : 1
Schools include
Spoon River Valley Jr High Sch, Spoon River Valley Sr High Sch, Spoon River Valley Elem School

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, hail, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (16.3 mi)
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
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
14.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,291
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,653

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Murk's Strip (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1949
Housing built before 1970
66.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,052
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
64.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,427
Average weekly wage
$897
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

London MillsState medianUS median
Typical home value$102,218$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$2,052$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 London Mills, IL?
$102,218.
What is typical rent in London Mills, 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 London Mills, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind.
Is London Mills, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within London Mills, IL. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in London Mills, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in London Mills, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near London Mills, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve London Mills, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is London Mills, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in London Mills, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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