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Fisher, IL

Fisher, IL.

Population: 1,934 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Fisher, IL is $238,097 — up 9.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $217,500 after a median 53.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$238,097

Median home value

+9.6%

1-year change

53.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$238,097
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+20.4%
5-year appreciation
+34.6%
10-year appreciation
+57.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$238,097
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
$217,500
Median list price
$322,700
Median price per sqft
$150
1-year sale-price change
-10.1%
Median days on market
53.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
11
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
4

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
Fisher Grade School, Fisher Jr/Sr High 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, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather
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
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 1% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.9%
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)

Annual precipitation
43.9 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
48
Days with Good air quality
196
Days with Moderate air quality
156
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
277

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
7,263
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
7,596

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Marvin D Bradd Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (20 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
CARLE FOUNDATION HOSPITAL, OSF HEART OF MARY MEDICAL CENTER, THE PAVILION
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
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)
-1,569 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Housing built before 1970
44.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,386
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
77.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
69,323
Average weekly wage
$1,104
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
196

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

How it compares

FisherState medianUS median
Median home value$238,097$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$217,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market54 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,386$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 Fisher, IL?
$238,097.
What is the median sale price in Fisher, IL?
$217,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Fisher, IL?
Median days on market: 53.5 days.
What is typical rent in Fisher, 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 Fisher, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, strongWind, tornado, winterWeather.
Is Fisher, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Fisher, 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 Fisher, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Fisher, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Fisher, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Fisher, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Fisher, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Fisher, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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