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IL area data

Makanda, IL

Makanda, IL.

Population: 2,103 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$200,035
1-year appreciation
+6.9%
3-year appreciation
+17.7%
5-year appreciation
+38.3%
10-year appreciation
+50.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$201,132
House Price Index
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Market activity

Median sale price
$127,500
Median list price
$139,000
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+0.1%
New listings (monthly)
3

Rents

2-bedroom fair-market rent (HUD reference)
$1,220/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,586/mo

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%

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards
strongWind, coldWave, winterWeather, earthquake, hail
FEMA flood zone
B
Flood risk level
Moderate

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
52.9 in

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (51 mi)
Nearest airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Nearest major airport
Southern Illinois Airport (MDH) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Avg hospital rating
2.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
20
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
-346 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Median annual property tax
$2,429
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
38.4%

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,414
Average weekly wage
$1,005
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
4

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 →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents