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IL area data

Golconda, IL

Golconda, IL.

Population: 2,622 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$143,466
1-year appreciation
+4.8%
3-year appreciation
-18.8%
5-year appreciation
-26.4%
10-year appreciation
-30.1%
All-time peak (2016-07)
$205,179
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

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
58.5°F
Average high
69.5°F
Average low
48.5°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 in
Annual snowfall
9.1 in

Amenities

Nearest airport
Henderson Airport (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-7 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,975
Median annual property tax
$1,411
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
40.1%

Employment & development

Total county employment
445
Average weekly wage
$813
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Other Services, Construction

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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