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Lomax, IL — ZIP 61454

Population: 579 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 61454 (Lomax, IL) is $83,100. Homes sell for a median $57,000 after a median 172 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, hail, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$83,100

Median home value

172

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$83,100
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

Median sale price
$57,000
Median price per sqft
$61
Median days on market
172 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
81.4%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$780/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$975/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A09
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 18% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
36.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (13.9 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
31.8 in
Annual snowfall
16.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,865
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,171

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Johnson Farm Airport (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
SOUTHEAST IOWA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+6 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,961
Housing built before 1970
51.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,383
Households with broadband internet
73.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
763
Average weekly wage
$745
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ZIP 61454State medianUS median
Median sale price$57,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market172 days48 days51 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 median home value in ZIP 61454?
$83,100.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 61454?
$57,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 61454?
Median days on market: 172 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 61454?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,220/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 61454?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, strongWind.
Is ZIP 61454 in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A09.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 61454?
Risk to homes is higher than 18% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 61454?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 61454?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is ZIP 61454 walkable?
Walkability index: 6.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 61454?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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