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Viola, IL

Viola, IL.

Population: 1,330 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Viola, IL is $171,113 — up 2.7% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $134,950 after a median 111 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, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$171,113

Median home value

+2.7%

1-year change

111

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$171,113
1-year appreciation
+2.7%
3-year appreciation
+1.9%
5-year appreciation
+15.3%
10-year appreciation
+33.8%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$174,485
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
$134,950
Median list price
$129,900
Median price per sqft
$89
1-year sale-price change
+2.6%
Median days on market
111 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
Sale-to-list ratio
96.9%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+0.5%

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
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Winola Elementary School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 19% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Galesburg/Koppers Co. (22.7 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
40.5 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)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,536
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,883

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Herbert Hoover National Historic Site (52 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Young Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Quad City International Airport (MLI) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ST MARY MEDICAL CENTER, GENESIS MEDICAL CENTER, ALEDO
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
2.0 / 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)
+3 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,968
Housing built before 1970
50.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
12.4%
Median annual property tax
$3,294
Mean commute to work
26 min
Households with broadband internet
83.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
2,255
Average weekly wage
$850
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

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

How it compares

ViolaState medianUS median
Median home value$171,113$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$134,950$212,000$325,000
Median days on market111 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,294$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 Viola, IL?
$171,113.
What is the median sale price in Viola, IL?
$134,950.
How long do homes take to sell in Viola, IL?
Median days on market: 111 days.
What is typical rent in Viola, 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 Viola, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning, strongWind.
Is Viola, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Viola, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 19% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Viola, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Viola, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Viola, IL?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Viola, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 3.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Viola, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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