The basics
Total Population
1,377
Median Age
41.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$143,600
Median Property Tax
$2,906
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.8
Median Rent
$871
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
41%
Appreciation 1yr %
-14%
Pandemic Gain %
17%
Recession Drop %
-3.8%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
84.5
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
51.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
27
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
135.1
Annual Precipitation (in)
37.6
Annual Snowfall (in)
21.7
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
84.9
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 61740: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61740?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61740 is $143,600, lower than 70% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61740?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61740 is $2,906, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61740 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61740 cost about 1.8× the median household income, lower than 79% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61740?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61740 is $871 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61740?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61740 have moved 41% over the past five years (-14% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61740?
- ZIP Code 61740 averages 51.3°F year-round, summer highs near 84.5°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 21.7 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61740 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61740's FEMA National Risk Index score is 84.9 (higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is strong_wind.
Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →