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Carbon cliff, IL

Carbon cliff, IL.

Population: 1,189 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carbon cliff, IL is $125,290 — up 10.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,000 after a median 85 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$125,290

Median home value

+10.9%

1-year change

85

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$125,290
1-year appreciation
+10.9%
3-year appreciation
+8.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+43.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$125,290
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
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$153
Median days on market
85 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
94.5%
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Phoenix Program

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 27% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
16.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Lawrence Todtz Farm (21.7 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
54.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
45.0°F
Annual precipitation
33.4 in
Annual snowfall
28.1 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
51
Days with Good air quality
178
Days with Moderate air quality
167
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
232

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
27,580
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
25,812

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
McNeal's Field (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
GENESIS HLTH SYSTEM DBA GENESIS MDL CTR-ILLINI, TRINITY ROCK ISLAND, HAMMOND HENRY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-485 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,985
Housing built before 1970
28.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,972
Households with broadband internet
72.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
60,429
Average weekly wage
$1,339
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
35

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

How it compares

Carbon cliffState medianUS median
Median home value$125,290$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$260,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market85 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,972$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 Carbon cliff, IL?
$125,290.
What is the median sale price in Carbon cliff, IL?
$260,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carbon cliff, IL?
Median days on market: 85 days.
What is typical rent in Carbon cliff, IL?
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 Carbon cliff, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Carbon cliff, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 27% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carbon cliff, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carbon cliff, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carbon cliff, IL?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carbon cliff, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carbon cliff, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 51. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carbon cliff, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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