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IL area data

Cobden, IL

Cobden, IL.

Population: 2,959 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$201,051
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+10.4%
5-year appreciation
+24.0%
10-year appreciation
+38.9%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$204,899
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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, earthquake, heatWave, iceStorm

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
53.2 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (55 mi)
Nearest airport
Cache River Airstrip (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (18 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
10
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-22 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,972
Median annual property tax
$1,711
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
27.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,657
Average weekly wage
$734
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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