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Patoka, IL

Patoka, IL.

Population: 1,039 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Patoka, IL is $141,273 — up 9.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $129,000 after a median 66 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$141,273

Median home value

+9.9%

1-year change

66

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$141,273
1-year appreciation
+9.9%
3-year appreciation
+4.8%
5-year appreciation
+18.2%
10-year appreciation
+57.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$145,007
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
$129,000
1-year sale-price change
-7.2%
Median days on market
66 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
Sale-to-list ratio
99.2%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+0.6%

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$800/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$910/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,090/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,760/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Schools include
Patoka Sr High School, Patoka Elem School, Patoka Jr High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 9% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sandoval Zinc Company (9.9 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)

Annual precipitation
48.4 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
5.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,236
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
3,539

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (58 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Griffin Airport (7 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
SSM HEALTH ST MARY'S HOSPITAL -CENTRALIA, HSHS HOLY FAMILY HOSPITAL INC, SALEM TOWNSHIP HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 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)
-97 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,971
Housing built before 1970
48.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,708
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
50.0%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
10,564
Average weekly wage
$903
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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

How it compares

PatokaState medianUS median
Median home value$141,273$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$129,000$212,000$325,000
Median days on market66 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,708$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 Patoka, IL?
$141,273.
What is the median sale price in Patoka, IL?
$129,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Patoka, IL?
Median days on market: 66 days.
What is typical rent in Patoka, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,090/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Patoka, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, drought, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Patoka, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Patoka, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 9% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Patoka, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Patoka, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Patoka, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Patoka, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 5.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Patoka, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Patoka

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