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Cerro gordo, IL

Cerro gordo, IL.

Population: 1,560 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Cerro gordo, IL is $150,282 — down 8.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,500 after a median 65 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$150,282

Median home value

-8.1%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$150,282
1-year appreciation
-8.1%
3-year appreciation
+7.4%
5-year appreciation
+16.2%
10-year appreciation
+56.9%
All-time peak (2025-07)
$163,534
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
$129,500
Median list price
$152,450
Median price per sqft
$121
1-year sale-price change
-22.7%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
96.7%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Cerro Gordo Jr and Sr High Sch, Cerro Gordo Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.9%
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)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
65.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
35.0 in
Annual snowfall
11.8 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
4.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,950
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
8,463

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (50 mi)
National parks include
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument, Lincoln Home National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
33
Nearest airport
Gaitros STOL Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Decatur Airport (DEC) (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
DECATUR MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ST MARYS HOSPITAL, KIRBY MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-17 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Housing built before 1970
63.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.6%
Median annual property tax
$2,417
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
60.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,715
Average weekly wage
$923
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
34

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

How it compares

Cerro gordoState medianUS median
Median home value$150,282$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$129,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,417$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 Cerro gordo, IL?
$150,282.
What is the median sale price in Cerro gordo, IL?
$129,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Cerro gordo, IL?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Cerro gordo, 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 Cerro gordo, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Cerro gordo, 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 Cerro gordo, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Cerro gordo, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Cerro gordo, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Cerro gordo, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 4.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Cerro gordo, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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