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Washburn, IL

Washburn, IL.

Population: 1,503 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Washburn, IL is $143,464 — down 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $131,875 after a median 29.5 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with coldwave, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$143,464

Median home value

-4.2%

1-year change

29.5

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,464
1-year appreciation
-4.2%
3-year appreciation
-0.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.6%
10-year appreciation
+23.8%
All-time peak (2025-06)
$150,383
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
$131,875
Median list price
$174,450
Median price per sqft
$79
1-year sale-price change
-32.4%
Median days on market
29.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
6
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
92.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.8%

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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Woodford Cty Special Ed Assoc, Lowpoint-Washburn CUSD 21
Schools include
WCSEA-Lowpoint Washburn, Lowpoint-Washburn Jr Sr High Sch, Lowpoint-Washburn Elem School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
31.2%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
2.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,135
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,463

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
31
Nearest airport
Jay Schertz Farm Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
General Wayne A. Downing Peoria International Airport (PIA) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+35 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,946
Housing built before 1970
69.5%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,369
Mean commute to work
44 min
Households with broadband internet
47.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
9,144
Average weekly wage
$1,072
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Accommodation & Food
Annual residential building permits (county)
27

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

How it compares

WashburnState medianUS median
Median home value$143,464$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$131,875$212,000$325,000
Median days on market30 days48 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,369$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 Washburn, IL?
$143,464.
What is the median sale price in Washburn, IL?
$131,875.
How long do homes take to sell in Washburn, IL?
Median days on market: 29.5 days.
What is typical rent in Washburn, 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 Washburn, IL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, drought.
Is Washburn, IL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Washburn, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Washburn, IL?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Washburn, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Washburn, IL?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Washburn, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Washburn, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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