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IL area data

Scales Mound, IL

Scales Mound, IL.

Population: 986 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$218,818
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+22.1%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$218,970
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
coldWave, drought, hail, landslide, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
42.6 in

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
302
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1

Amenities

Nearest airport
Foster Field (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) (23 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+19 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,938
Median annual property tax
$2,731
Mean commute to work
25 min
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,068
Average weekly wage
$865
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
57

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Data last updated

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

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