The basics
Total Population
1,031
Median Age
49.5
Home values & property tax
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Median Home Value
$153,400
Lower than 67%
Median Property Tax
$2,509
Effective Tax Rate
2%
Cost of living & affordability
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Price-to-Income Ratio
1.46
Lower than 84%
Median Rent
$1,039
Higher than 62%
Climate & weather
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
Summer Avg High (°F)
82.6
Winter Avg Low (°F)
21.2
Avg Temperature (°F)
52.2
Hot Days/yr (>90°F)
13.9
Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)
118.4
Annual Precipitation (in)
41.2
Annual Snowfall (in)
25
Flood & disaster risk
Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.
FEMA Risk Score
66.5
Near median
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 61844: frequently asked questions
- What is the median home value in ZIP Code 61844?
- The median home value in ZIP Code 61844 is $153,400, lower than 67% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- How much is property tax in ZIP Code 61844?
- The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 61844 is $2,509, an effective rate of 2% of home value.
- Is ZIP Code 61844 expensive to live in?
- Homes in ZIP Code 61844 cost about 1.46× the median household income, lower than 84% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the average rent in ZIP Code 61844?
- The median gross rent in ZIP Code 61844 is $1,039 a month, higher than 62% of U.S. ZIP codes.
- What is the weather like in ZIP Code 61844?
- ZIP Code 61844 averages 52.2°F year-round, summer highs near 82.6°F, winter lows around 21.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 25 inches of snow a year.
- Is ZIP Code 61844 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
- ZIP Code 61844's FEMA National Risk Index score is 66.5 (near the U.S. ZIP codes median). 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 →