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IL area data

Arcola, IL

Arcola, IL.

Population: 4,769 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$162,769
1-year appreciation
+10.2%
3-year appreciation
+25.1%
5-year appreciation
+41.4%
10-year appreciation
+84.6%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$162,769
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

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%

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
hail, coldWave, drought, strongWind, winterWeather

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
42.8 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Tuscola Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) (22 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-96 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,976
Median annual property tax
$2,569
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
64.7%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,696
Average weekly wage
$1,012
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Wholesale Trade
Annual residential building permits (county)
31

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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