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Red bud, IL

Red bud, IL.

Population: 6,281 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Red bud, IL is $258,765 — up 12.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $222,500 after a median 35 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with strongwind, coldwave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$258,765

Median home value

+12.5%

1-year change

35

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$258,765
1-year appreciation
+12.5%
3-year appreciation
+30.7%
5-year appreciation
+42.5%
10-year appreciation
+87.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$259,447
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
$222,500
Median list price
$259,000
Median price per sqft
$147
1-year sale-price change
+6.5%
Median days on market
35 days
Homes sold (recent period)
12
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
99.7%
Active listings
11
New listings (monthly)
7

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
$1,000/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,270/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,570/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
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
Monroe/Randolph ROE, Perandoe Spec Educ District, Red Bud CUSD 132
Schools include
CCSI Alternative School, Career Center of Southern IL, Perandoe Educational Program, Red Bud Elem School, Red Bud 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, earthquake, hail, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
37.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 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
46.7 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
215
Days with Moderate air quality
137
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,427
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
13,215

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
Voges Airstrip (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Scott AFB/Midamerica Airport (BLV) (25 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RED BUD REGIONAL HOSPITAL
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)
-107 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,977
Housing built before 1970
43.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,727
Mean commute to work
21 min
Households with broadband internet
72.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
8,323
Average weekly wage
$950
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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

How it compares

Red budState medianUS median
Median home value$258,765$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$222,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market35 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,727$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 Red bud, IL?
$258,765.
What is the median sale price in Red bud, IL?
$222,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Red bud, IL?
Median days on market: 35 days.
What is typical rent in Red bud, IL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,000/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Red bud, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, hail, heatWave.
Is Red bud, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Red bud, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Red bud, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Red bud, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Red bud, IL?
5 schools (1 elementary, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Red bud, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 8.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Red bud, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Red bud, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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