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Bluford, IL — ZIP 62814

Population: 1,668 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 62814 (Bluford, IL) is $121,300. Homes sell for a median $220,000 after a median 90 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, winterweather, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$121,300

Median home value

90

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$121,300
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
$220,000
Median list price
$172,500
1-year sale-price change
+11.1%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
84.6%
Active listings
1

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,024/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,155/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,266/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,583/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,801/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)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Bluford Unit School District 318, Farrington CCSD 99
Schools include
Bluford Grade School, Webber High School, Farrington Elem School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, winterWeather, earthquake, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.2%
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
49.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,312
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,065

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
13
Nearest airport
Mount Vernon Outland Airport (MVN) (8 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
GOOD SAMARITAN REGIONAL HLTH CENTER, DEACONESS ILLINOIS CROSSROADS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
-95 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
24.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,778
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
31.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,041
Average weekly wage
$1,060
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

ZIP 62814State medianUS median
Median sale price$220,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market90 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,778$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 62814?
$121,300.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 62814?
$220,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 62814?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 62814?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,266/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 62814?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, winterWeather, earthquake, hail, heatWave.
Is ZIP 62814 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 62814?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 62814?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 62814?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 62814?
3 schools (2 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 62814 walkable?
Walkability index: 2.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 62814?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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