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Carlock, IL

Carlock, IL.

Population: 1,459 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Carlock, IL is $304,021 — up 6.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 131.5 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, drought, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$304,021

Median home value

+6.8%

1-year change

131.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$304,021
1-year appreciation
+6.8%
3-year appreciation
+15.9%
5-year appreciation
+35.5%
10-year appreciation
+48.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$304,021
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
$190,000
Median list price
$516,250
Median price per sqft
$95
1-year sale-price change
-44.6%
Median days on market
131.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
Sale-to-list ratio
96.4%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.1%

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)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Carlock Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
11.1%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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
40.9 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
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
184
Days with Moderate air quality
168
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
289

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,781
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
16,784

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Schertz Aerial Service - Hudson Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CARLE BROMENN MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE EUREKA HOSPITAL, HOPEDALE HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
110
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)
-443 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
35.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.8%
Median annual property tax
$5,274
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
74,781
Average weekly wage
$1,272
Top industries (by employment)
Finance & Insurance, Health Care, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
166

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

How it compares

CarlockState medianUS median
Median home value$304,021$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$190,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market132 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$5,274$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 Carlock, IL?
$304,021.
What is the median sale price in Carlock, IL?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Carlock, IL?
Median days on market: 131.5 days.
What is typical rent in Carlock, 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 Carlock, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, winterWeather, hail, heatWave.
Is Carlock, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Carlock, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 1% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Carlock, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Carlock, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Carlock, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Carlock, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Carlock, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Carlock, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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