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Scales Mound, IL

Scales Mound, IL.

Population: 986 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Scales Mound, IL is $217,878 — up 6.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $225,000 after a median 30 days on market. 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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$217,878

Typical home value

+6.9%

1-year change

30

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$217,878
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+21.2%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$218,914
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
$225,000
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$148
1-year sale-price change
-26.2%
Median days on market
30 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
2

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$668/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$783/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$959/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,328/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,336/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
9.3 : 1
Schools include
Scales Mound High School, Scales Mound Elem School, Scales Mound Jr High 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, landslide, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
58.4%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Bautsch-Gray Mine (9.4 mi)
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
39.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
33
Days with Good air quality
325
Days with Moderate air quality
16
Highest AQI recorded (year)
87

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Foster Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (23 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
FHN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, MIDWEST MEDICAL CENTER, MERCYONE DUBUQUE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 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)
+19 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1938
Housing built before 1970
65.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.1%
Median annual property tax
$2,731
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,201
Average weekly wage
$943
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
42

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

How it compares

Scales MoundState medianUS median
Typical home value$217,878$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$225,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,731$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 Scales Mound, IL?
$217,878.
What is the median sale price in Scales Mound, IL?
$225,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Scales Mound, IL?
Median days on market: 30 days.
What is typical rent in Scales Mound, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $959/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Scales Mound, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, hail, landslide, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Scales Mound, 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 Scales Mound, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Scales Mound, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Scales Mound, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
What is the air quality in Scales Mound, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 33. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Scales Mound, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Scales Mound

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