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Norris City, IL

Norris City, IL.

Population: 2,795 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Norris City, IL is $133,904 — up 17.6% over the past year. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, earthquake, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$133,904

Typical home value

+17.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$133,904
1-year appreciation
+17.6%
3-year appreciation
+8.5%
5-year appreciation
+10.9%
10-year appreciation
+27.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$133,904
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median list price
$27,000
For-sale inventory
8
Active listings
2
New listings (monthly)
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$730/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,516/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
12.4 : 1
School districts serving the area
Norris City-Omaha-Enfield CUSD 3, Edw/Glt/Hlt/Hdn/Pop/Sln/Wbh/Wn/Wh, Wabash & Ohio Valley Sp Ed Dist
Schools include
Norris City-Omaha Elem School, Norris City-Omaha-Enfield H S, ROE 20 Learning Alt Branch School, ROE20 Learning Alternative Branch, Norris City Annex

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, earthquake, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 10% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
41.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
55.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 in
Annual snowfall
11.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
George Rogers Clark National Historical Park (55 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
24
Nearest airport
Carmi Municipal Airport (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
15
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER, DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 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
1972
Housing built before 1970
46.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,404
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
49.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,284
Average weekly wage
$991
Top industries (by employment)
Mining, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

Norris CityState medianUS median
Typical home value$133,904$194,869$288,527
Median annual property tax$1,404$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 Norris City, IL?
$133,904.
What is typical rent in Norris City, 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 Norris City, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, earthquake, strong wind, winter weather.
What is the wildfire risk in Norris City, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 10% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Norris City, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Norris City, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Norris City, IL?
5 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the cost of living in Norris City, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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