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IL area data

Christopher, IL

Christopher, IL.

Population: 2,581 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$71,269
1-year appreciation
-15.3%
3-year appreciation
-27.7%
5-year appreciation
-41.3%
10-year appreciation
-33.1%
All-time peak (2020-12)
$127,618
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
coldWave, strongWind, winterWeather, earthquake, heatWave

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
67.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.6 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (53 mi)
Nearest airport
Benton Municipal Airport (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (19 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+68 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,950
Median annual property tax
$1,004
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
57.0%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,915
Average weekly wage
$838
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
6

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Data last updated

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

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