The basics
Total Population
3,033
Median Age
45.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$275,000
Median Property Tax
$4,628
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.75
Median Rent
$957
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
34%
Appreciation 1yr %
7%
Pandemic Gain %
14%
Recession Drop %
-1.4%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
17.5
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.8
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
22.7
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
142.6
Annual Precipitation (in)
40.1
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.3
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
85
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 61517: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61517?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61517 is $275,000, higher than 66% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61517?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61517 is $4,628, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61517 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61517 cost about 2.75× the median household income, lower than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61517?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61517 is $957 a month, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61517?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61517 have moved 34% over the past five years (7% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61517?
- ZIP Code 61517 averages 50.8°F year-round, summer highs near 84.1°F, winter lows around 17.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.3 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61517 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61517's FEMA National Risk Index score is 85 (higher than 78% 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 →