Illinois
Flanagan is a small town in Illinois with a population of 864. Residents earn $75,104 per year, which is 0% below the national average.
Based on current data, Flanagan receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Flanagan stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Flanagan is $75,104, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. 8.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Flanagan is $103,900, 63% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $839 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
20.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Flanagan experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches, including 25.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.5% |
| 89% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $75,104 |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $49,299 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,086 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,423 |
| Unemployment | 1.5% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 865 |
| County GDP | $2,895M |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Healthcare | 64 |
| Retail | 116 |
| Manufacturing | 48 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.96% |
| Commute Time | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |
| Census Median | $103,900 |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $155,186 |
| Median List Price | $109,950 |
| Median List Price | $109,950 |
| $/Sq Ft | $146 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $839 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 32.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,158 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.96% |
| Obesity | 34.8% |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.0% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.4% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,425/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.0 inches |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 25.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 670 ft (204 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,490/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8774°N, 88.8588°W |
| County FIPS | 17105 |
Winner: Republican by 46.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.4% |
| 39% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,490/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 88.7% |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 7 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 64 |
| Restaurants | 80 |
| Retail Stores | 116 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 19.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 71.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 20.5% |