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Mackinaw, IL

Mackinaw, IL.

Population: 4,364 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Mackinaw, IL is $261,357 — up 8.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 16 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, strong wind, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$261,357

Typical home value

+8.8%

1-year change

16

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$261,357
1-year appreciation
+8.8%
3-year appreciation
+28.5%
5-year appreciation
+46.2%
10-year appreciation
+63.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$261,357
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
$260,000
Median list price
$217,400
Median price per sqft
$105
1-year sale-price change
+35.1%
Median days on market
16 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
9
Sale-to-list ratio
98.9%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/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
12.8 : 1
Schools include
Dee-Mack High School, Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, strong wind, tornado, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively High · cold wave: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.5%
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
39.2 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
7.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
17,714
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,731

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (53 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Weishaupt Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (21 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
GRAHAM HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HEALTH PEKIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 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)
+116 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
30.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$4,224
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
75.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,708
Average weekly wage
$1,127
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
118

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

How it compares

MackinawState medianUS median
Typical home value$261,357$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$260,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market16 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$4,224$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 Mackinaw, IL?
$261,357.
What is the median sale price in Mackinaw, IL?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Mackinaw, IL?
Median days on market: 16 days.
What is typical rent in Mackinaw, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Mackinaw, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, strong wind, tornado, drought, hail.
Is Mackinaw, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Mackinaw, IL. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is 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 Mackinaw, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Mackinaw, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Mackinaw, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Mackinaw, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Mackinaw, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Mackinaw, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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