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Pontoosuc, IL

Pontoosuc, IL.

Population: 1,472 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Pontoosuc, IL is $93,247 — down 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $32,000 after a median 84 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 cold wave, drought, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$93,247

Typical home value

-1.4%

1-year change

84

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$93,247
1-year appreciation
-1.4%
3-year appreciation
+7.8%
5-year appreciation
+14.2%
10-year appreciation
+23.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$97,123
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
$32,000
Median list price
$67,400
Median price per sqft
$25
1-year sale-price change
-74.0%
Median days on market
84 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
74.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
0.0%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$648/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$772/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$930/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,116/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,222/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
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
8.9 : 1
Schools include
Dallas City Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
153
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (17.6 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
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.9 in
Annual snowfall
17.3 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
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,304
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,000

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Douglas Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
6
Hospitals include
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF HOLY FAMILY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.8 / 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)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1958
Housing built before 1970
66.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.0%
Median annual property tax
$1,530
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
53.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,274
Average weekly wage
$997
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

PontoosucState medianUS median
Typical home value$93,247$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$32,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market84 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,530$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 Pontoosuc, IL?
$93,247.
What is the median sale price in Pontoosuc, IL?
$32,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Pontoosuc, IL?
Median days on market: 84 days.
What is typical rent in Pontoosuc, 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 Pontoosuc, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, heat wave, lightning, strong wind.
Is Pontoosuc, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Pontoosuc, IL. 153 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 Pontoosuc, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Pontoosuc, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Pontoosuc, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Pontoosuc, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Pontoosuc, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Pontoosuc, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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