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Dow, IL

Dow, IL.

Population: 1,088 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Dow, IL is $257,985 — up 1.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $420,000 after a median 3 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$257,985

Median home value

+1.4%

1-year change

3

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$257,985
1-year appreciation
+1.4%
3-year appreciation
+10.9%
5-year appreciation
+20.4%
10-year appreciation
+41.2%
All-time peak (2025-02)
$260,493
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
$420,000
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
+29.2%
Median days on market
3 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
102.4%
1-year forecast
+2.2%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$810/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,330/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,540/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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 12% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
47.8%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
St. Louis Airport/Hazelwood Interim Storage/Futura Coatings Co. (16.9 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
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
199
Days with Moderate air quality
148
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
166

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
19,943
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
18,622

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (27 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
William E. Koenig Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
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)
-48 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
70.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
3.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,750
Households with broadband internet
57.3%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,080
Average weekly wage
$799
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
24

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

How it compares

DowState medianUS median
Median home value$257,985$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$420,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market3 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,750$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 Dow, IL?
$257,985.
What is the median sale price in Dow, IL?
$420,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Dow, IL?
Median days on market: 3 days.
What is typical rent in Dow, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,040/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Dow, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave.
Is Dow, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Dow, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 12% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Dow, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Dow, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Dow, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Dow, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Dow, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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