The basics
Total Population
612
Median Age
58.9
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$272,600
Median Property Tax
$4,475
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
3.21
Home prices & appreciation
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Recession Drop %
-0.47%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
86.1
Winter Avg Low (°F)
19.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.3
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
33.5
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
130.5
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.4
Annual Snowfall (in)
17.4
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
74
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 61840: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61840?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61840 is $272,600, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61840?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61840 is $4,475, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61840 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61840 cost about 3.21× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61840?
- ZIP Code 61840 averages 52.3°F year-round, summer highs near 86.1°F, winter lows around 19.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 17.4 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61840 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61840's FEMA National Risk Index score is 74 (higher than 62% 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 →