The basics
Total Population
155
Median Age
49.8
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$172,700
Lower than 59%
Median Property Tax
$2,917
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.16
Lower than 87%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.8
Winter Avg Low (°F)
16.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
49.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
14.4
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
136.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.8
Annual Snowfall (in)
35.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
50.8
Lower than 67%
The full report
Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.
People
Work & Money
Housing
Amenities
Environment & Risk
ZIP Code 61243: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61243?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61243 is $172,700, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61243?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61243 is $2,917, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61243 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61243 cost about 1.16× the median household income, lower than 87% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61243?
- ZIP Code 61243 averages 49.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.8°F, winter lows around 16.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 35.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61243 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61243's FEMA National Risk Index score is 50.8 (lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →