The basics
Total Population
2,157
Median Age
43.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$170,900
Median Property Tax
$3,494
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
2.51
Median Rent
$808
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
HPI Growth 5yr %
62%
Appreciation 1yr %
8.3%
Pandemic Gain %
33%
Recession Drop %
-5.5%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
18.4
Avg Temperature (°F)
50.5
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
23.3
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
126.9
Annual Precipitation (in)
36.3
Annual Snowfall (in)
19.9
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
90.5
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 61744: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61744?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61744 is $170,900, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61744?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61744 is $3,494, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61744 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61744 cost about 2.51× the median household income, lower than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61744?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61744 is $808 a month, lower than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 61744?
- Home prices in ZIP Code 61744 have moved 62% over the past five years (8.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61744?
- ZIP Code 61744 averages 50.5°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 19.9 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61744 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61744's FEMA National Risk Index score is 90.5 (higher than 86% 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 →