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Sigel, IL — ZIP 62462

Population: 971 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62462 (Sigel, IL) is $230,922 — up 15.6% over the past year. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, coldwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$230,922

Median home value

+15.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$230,922
1-year appreciation
+15.6%
3-year appreciation
+19.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.9%
10-year appreciation
+92.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$230,922
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

1-year forecast
+2.5%

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

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)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, coldWave, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 8% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
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)

Annual precipitation
45.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
15
Nearest airport
Williamson Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-24 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
29.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,708
Households with broadband internet
66.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,008
Average weekly wage
$901
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1

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

How it compares

ZIP 62462State medianUS median
Median home value$230,922$195,432$289,727
Median annual property tax$2,708$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 62462?
$230,922.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62462?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, coldWave, lightning.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62462?
Risk to homes is higher than 8% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62462?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62462?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62462?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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