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Strawn, IL

Strawn, IL.

Population: 187 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Strawn, IL is $112,000. Homes sell for a median $352,500 after a median 46 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, drought, inland flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$112,000

Median home value (Census)

46

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$112,000
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
$352,500
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$170
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
97.3%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,233/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,328/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · inland flooding: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
18.8%
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)

Annual precipitation
38.5 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
3.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,805
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,112

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
28
Nearest airport
Ficklin-Airtech Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (31 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
11
Hospitals include
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 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)
-73 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
86.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
1.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,409
Households with broadband internet
25.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
11,170
Average weekly wage
$1,121
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
50

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

How it compares

StrawnState medianUS median
Median sale price$352,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market46 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,409$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 median home value in Strawn, IL?
$112,000 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Strawn, IL?
$352,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Strawn, IL?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Strawn, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $996/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Strawn, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, drought, inland flooding, lightning, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Strawn, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Strawn, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Strawn, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Strawn, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Strawn, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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