At a Glance
Median Income
$75,104
$49,299 per capita
Home Value
$103,900
Zillow: $161,214
Median Rent
$839/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.4%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.3% smoking rate
How Flanagan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Flanagan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Flanagan a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Flanagan residents earn a median household income of $75,104 , which is 0% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,299. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 865 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Flanagan is $103,900 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $161,214. Median rent is $839/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.
Education
20.4% of adults in Flanagan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(39% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Flanagan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population864
Median Age49.2 yrs
Density1,490/mi²
Male / Female47% / 54%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
A
Median Income$75,104
Per Capita$49,299
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$2,895M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,086
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,900
Rent$839
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$161,214
Housing Units471
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,425/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation670 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Flanagan was built in 1946.
20.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.