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Bradford, IL — ZIP 61421

Population: 1,231 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 61421 (Bradford, IL) is $132,145 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $130,712 after a median 67 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$132,145

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

67

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$132,145
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+2.3%
5-year appreciation
+4.6%
10-year appreciation
+31.3%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2025)
$132,410
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$130,712
Median list price
$87,604
Median price per sqft
$70
1-year sale-price change
+101.1%
Median days on market
67 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+3.1%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$915/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$961/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,212/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,557/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,710/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.18%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.57%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
11.8 : 1
Schools include
Bradford Grade School, Bradford Jr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Low · ice storm: Relatively Low · strong wind: Relatively Low
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
1
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
26.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (20.3 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.5 in
Annual snowfall
20.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,720
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,251

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Rinkenberger Restricted Landing Area (BDF) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (36 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
CARLE HEALTH PROCTOR HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ELIZABETH MDL CTR, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+16 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1948
Housing built before 1970
73.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,383
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
44.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,392
Average weekly wage
$1,170
Top industries (by employment)
Construction, Agriculture, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 61421State medianUS median
Typical home value$132,145$192,643$285,053
Median sale price$130,712$214,937$319,906
Median days on market67 days48 days48 days
Median annual property tax$1,383$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 61421?
$132,145.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61421?
$130,712.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61421?
Median days on market: 67 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61421?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,212/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61421?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought.
Is ZIP 61421 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 61421. 1 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claim is on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61421?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61421?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61421?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 61421?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 61421 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61421?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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