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Ursa, IL

Ursa, IL.

Population: 1,276 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Ursa, IL is $196,183 — up 18.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $232,500 after a median 60 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strong wind, cold wave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$196,183

Typical home value

+18.5%

1-year change

60

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$196,183
1-year appreciation
+18.5%
3-year appreciation
+15.0%
5-year appreciation
+31.8%
10-year appreciation
+49.3%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$196,183
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
$232,500
Median list price
$225,000
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+36.8%
Median days on market
60 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
Sale-to-list ratio
95.9%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+3.8%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$705/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$774/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,013/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,246/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,476/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)
strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A10
NFIP flood claims on record
36
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 17% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
24.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Adams County Quincy Landfills 2&3 (15.9 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
52.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.8 in
Annual snowfall
12.5 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
231
Days with Moderate air quality
13
Highest AQI recorded (year)
71

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,009
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,120

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (39 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
23
Nearest airport
Blickhan Lndg Area Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quincy Regional Airport Baldwin Field (UIN) (18 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
5
Hospitals include
BLESSING HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ILLINI COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
-131 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1957
Housing built before 1970
60.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,837
Households with broadband internet
72.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
28,532
Average weekly wage
$1,103
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
36

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

How it compares

UrsaState medianUS median
Typical home value$196,183$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$232,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market60 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,837$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 Ursa, IL?
$196,183.
What is the median sale price in Ursa, IL?
$232,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Ursa, IL?
Median days on market: 60 days.
What is typical rent in Ursa, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,013/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Ursa, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, cold wave, drought, hail, heat wave.
Is Ursa, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Ursa, IL. 36 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A10. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Ursa, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 17% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Ursa, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Ursa, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Ursa, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Ursa, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Ursa, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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