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Makanda, IL

Makanda, IL.

Population: 2,103 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Makanda, IL is $200,035 — up 6.9% over the past year. The median sale price is $127,500. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, coldwave, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$200,035

Median home value

+6.9%

1-year change

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,035
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+50.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$201,132
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
$127,500
Median list price
$139,000
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

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)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 21% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
53.8%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (12.6 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)

Annual precipitation
52.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
8,540
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,901

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL, MARION IL VA MEDICAL CENTER, HEARTLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
-346 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
31.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.3%
Median annual property tax
$2,429
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,414
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

MakandaState medianUS median
Median home value$200,035$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$127,500$212,000$325,000
Median annual property tax$2,429$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 Makanda, IL?
$200,035.
What is the median sale price in Makanda, IL?
$127,500.
What is typical rent in Makanda, 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 Makanda, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail.
Is Makanda, IL in a flood zone?
Moderate (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone B.
What is the wildfire risk in Makanda, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 21% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Makanda, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Makanda, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Makanda, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 6.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Makanda, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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