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Stronghurst, IL

Stronghurst, IL.

Population: 1,236 (Census ACS)

The median home value (Census ACS) in Stronghurst, IL is $117,600. Homes sell for a median $85,000 after a median 48 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, hail, strong wind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$117,600

Median home value (Census)

48

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value (Census)
$117,600
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
$85,000
Median list price
$44,900
Median price per sqft
$81
1-year sale-price change
-38.9%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
88.4%
Active listings
3

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$651/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$715/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$935/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,295/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,351/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
10.9 : 1
Schools include
West Central Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low · cold wave: Relatively Low · heat wave: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A09
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
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 (18.3 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
41.3 in
Annual snowfall
21.5 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
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,171

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Johnson Farm Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (12 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
7
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 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)
+6 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
51.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,716
Mean commute to work
29 min
Households with broadband internet
64.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
815
Average weekly wage
$1,008
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

StronghurstState medianUS median
Median sale price$85,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,716$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 Stronghurst, IL?
$117,600 (Census ACS).
What is the median sale price in Stronghurst, IL?
$85,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Stronghurst, IL?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Stronghurst, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $935/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Stronghurst, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strong wind.
Is Stronghurst, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Stronghurst, IL. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A09. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Stronghurst, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Stronghurst, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Stronghurst, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Stronghurst, IL?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Stronghurst, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Stronghurst, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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