The basics
Total Population
656
Median Age
60
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$134,100
Lower than 72%
Median Property Tax
$2,274
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.08
Lower than 74%
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-0.85%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
81.4
Winter Avg Low (°F)
15.3
Avg Temperature (°F)
48.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
17.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
145.2
Annual Precipitation (in)
39.7
Annual Snowfall (in)
29.6
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
59.8
Lower than 57%
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 61261: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61261?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61261 is $134,100, lower than 72% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61261?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61261 is $2,274, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61261 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61261 cost about 2.08× the median household income, lower than 74% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61261?
- ZIP Code 61261 averages 48.3°F year-round, summer highs near 81.4°F, winter lows around 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 29.6 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61261 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61261's FEMA National Risk Index score is 59.8 (lower than 57% 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 →