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Sparland, IL

Sparland, IL.

Population: 1,262 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sparland, IL is $179,695 — up 9.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $223,500 after a median 36.5 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 drought, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,695

Median home value

+9.6%

1-year change

36.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$179,695
1-year appreciation
+9.6%
3-year appreciation
+31.4%
5-year appreciation
+51.1%
10-year appreciation
+73.4%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$179,695
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
$223,500
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$72
1-year sale-price change
+1.6%
Median days on market
36.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
2
For-sale inventory
3
Sale-to-list ratio
103.6%
Active listings
1
1-year forecast
+2.9%
New listings (monthly)
2

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

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
0
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Schools include
Midland Middle School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 6% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
29.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
DePue/New Jersey Zinc/Mobil Chemical Corp. (22.3 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
43.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
32
Nearest airport
Marshall County Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 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)
+54 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Housing built before 1970
45.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
16.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,248
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
49.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,376
Average weekly wage
$927
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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

How it compares

SparlandState medianUS median
Median home value$179,695$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$223,500$212,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,248$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 Sparland, IL?
$179,695.
What is the median sale price in Sparland, IL?
$223,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sparland, IL?
Median days on market: 36.5 days.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sparland, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Sparland, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 6% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sparland, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sparland, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sparland, IL?
1 schools (1 middle) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Sparland, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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