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Matherville, IL

Matherville, IL.

Population: 657 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Matherville, IL is $135,098 — up 5.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $100,000 after a median 3 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$135,098

Typical home value

+5.5%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$135,098
1-year appreciation
+5.5%
3-year appreciation
+23.3%
5-year appreciation
+29.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Apr 2026)
$137,429
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
$100,000
Median list price
$135,000
Median price per sqft
$108
1-year sale-price change
-10.7%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
117.7%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.6 : 1
Schools include
Matherville Intermediate School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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
62.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
37.3 in
Annual snowfall
20.4 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
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,104
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
9,374

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Weihler Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
14
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1962
Housing built before 1970
62.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
4.4%
Median annual property tax
$2,701
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
72.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,365
Average weekly wage
$832
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
18

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

How it compares

MathervilleState medianUS median
Typical home value$135,098$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$100,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,701$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 Matherville, IL?
$135,098.
What is the median sale price in Matherville, IL?
$100,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Matherville, IL?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in Matherville, 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 Matherville, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, ice storm, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Matherville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Matherville, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Matherville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Matherville, IL?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Matherville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Matherville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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