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IL area data

Ashkum, IL

Ashkum, IL.

Population: 1,325 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$220,350
1-year appreciation
+9.1%
3-year appreciation
+10.7%
5-year appreciation
+28.9%
10-year appreciation
+55.3%
All-time peak (2026-03)
$225,854
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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, inlandFlooding

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Pullman National Historical Park (60 mi)
Nearest airport
Raymond Classen Memorial Airport (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Greater Kankakee Airport (IKK) (15 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-70 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,954
Median annual property tax
$3,086
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
64.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,855
Average weekly wage
$936
Top industries (by employment)
Wholesale Trade, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

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Data last updated

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

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