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La harpe, IL

La harpe, IL.

Population: 1,812 (Census ACS)

The median home value in La harpe, IL is $103,415 — up 12.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $95,000 after a median 259.5 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$103,415

Median home value

+12.3%

1-year change

259.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$103,415
1-year appreciation
+12.3%
3-year appreciation
+26.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$103,415
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
$95,000
Median list price
$170,500
Median price per sqft
$68
1-year sale-price change
+21.8%
Median days on market
259.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
91.3%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
-0.4%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
La Harpe Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 13% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Iowa Army Ammunition Plant (21.2 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
51.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
41.0°F
Annual precipitation
39.2 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
6.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,766
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,461

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Morton Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL) (16 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MC DONOUGH DISTRICT HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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)
-25 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
55.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,833
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
58.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,122
Average weekly wage
$892
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
2

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

How it compares

La harpeState medianUS median
Median home value$103,415$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$95,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market260 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,833$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 La harpe, IL?
$103,415.
What is the median sale price in La harpe, IL?
$95,000.
How long do homes take to sell in La harpe, IL?
Median days on market: 259.5 days.
What is typical rent in La harpe, 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 La harpe, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is La harpe, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in La harpe, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 13% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in La harpe, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near La harpe, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve La harpe, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is La harpe, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in La harpe, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for La harpe

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