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Jerseyville, IL

Jerseyville, IL.

Population: 12,237 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Jerseyville, IL is $181,138 — up 3.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $171,000 after a median 47 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). 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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$181,138

Median home value

+3.0%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$181,138
1-year appreciation
+3.0%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+20.7%
10-year appreciation
+46.0%
All-time peak (2026-02)
$183,489
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
$171,000
Median list price
$151,000
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+14.8%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
35
For-sale inventory
41
Sale-to-list ratio
97.4%
Active listings
36
1-year forecast
+2.1%
New listings (monthly)
17

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$760/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$800/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$990/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,480/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
6
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Calhoun/Greene/Jersy/Macoupin ROE, Region III Spec Ed Coop, Jersey CUSD 100
Schools include
Central Ill Rural Region, Journeys School, Jersey Community Middle School, Jersey Comm High School, Jerseyville East Elem School

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

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
A20
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. (24.3 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
64.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
44.3 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
9,328
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,611

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
5
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (34 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, New Philadelphia National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
21
Nearest airport
Jerseyville Aviation Inc Airport (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (21 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
JERSEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 5
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
1,972
Housing built before 1970
46.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.8%
Median annual property tax
$3,171
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
66.3%

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

JerseyvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$181,138$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$171,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market47 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,171$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 Jerseyville, IL?
$181,138.
What is the median sale price in Jerseyville, IL?
$171,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jerseyville, IL?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in Jerseyville, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $990/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jerseyville, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: heatWave.
Is Jerseyville, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A20.
What is the wildfire risk in Jerseyville, 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 Jerseyville, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jerseyville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jerseyville, IL?
6 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Jerseyville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Jerseyville, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 48. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Jerseyville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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