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Rossville, IL

Rossville, IL.

Population: 1,460 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Rossville, IL is $118,029 — up 0.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $106,250 after a median 31.5 days on market. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$118,029

Median home value

+0.9%

1-year change

31.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$118,029
1-year appreciation
+0.9%
3-year appreciation
-0.3%
5-year appreciation
+22.5%
10-year appreciation
+48.5%
All-time peak (2025-03)
$123,724
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
$106,250
Median list price
$94,950
Median price per sqft
$84
1-year sale-price change
+25.1%
Median days on market
31.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
8
Sale-to-list ratio
86.1%
Active listings
6
1-year forecast
+1.9%
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)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Rossville-Alvin Elem School, COOP HS 7

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 2% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.5%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Hegeler Zinc (20.1 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
42.5 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
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
3,052
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
4,116

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
25
Nearest airport
Leak Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (40 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
VA ILLIANA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM - DANVILLE, OSF SACRED HEART MEDICAL CENTER, CARLE HOOPESTON REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 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)
-294 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,944
Housing built before 1970
69.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
2.9%
Median annual property tax
$2,032
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
69.2%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
20,070
Average weekly wage
$1,006
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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

How it compares

RossvilleState medianUS median
Median home value$118,029$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$106,250$212,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,032$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 Rossville, IL?
$118,029.
What is the median sale price in Rossville, IL?
$106,250.
How long do homes take to sell in Rossville, IL?
Median days on market: 31.5 days.
What is typical rent in Rossville, 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 Rossville, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, drought, hail.
Is Rossville, IL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Rossville, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 2% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Rossville, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Rossville, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Rossville, IL?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Rossville, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Rossville, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Rossville

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