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IL area data

Farmer City, IL

Farmer City, IL.

Population: 2,620 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$180,501
1-year appreciation
+10.3%
3-year appreciation
+29.1%
5-year appreciation
+49.6%
10-year appreciation
+77.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$180,501
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
Very Low
Top hazards
coldWave, drought

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
40.0 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument (57 mi)
Nearest airport
Niklaus RLA Restricted Landing Area (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) (23 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
-1 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,957
Median annual property tax
$3,301
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
60.6%

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,083
Average weekly wage
$1,368
Top industries (by employment)
Administrative Services, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

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Data last updated

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

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