Flanagan is a small town of 938 in Illinois, with a median household income of $69,375
and a 9.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
Flanagan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Flanagan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Flanagan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 91.9
Flanagan's overall cost of living index is 91.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Flanagan costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
Flanagan, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$101,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$838
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
78.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$69,375
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Flanagan's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents
— 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
87.0 /100k
Property Crime
507.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Flanagan is served primarily by Livingston Co Spec Services Unit.
Metric
Flanagan, IL
National Avg
School District
Livingston Co Spec Services Unit
—
Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.6%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Flanagan sees average highs of 32.8°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 37.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 21.7 inches of snow per year.
Flanagan's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Flanagan roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $101,700 and median rent is $838/month.
Flanagan's violent crime rate is 87.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 507.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Flanagan are operated by Livingston Co Spec Services Unit.
The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
19.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Flanagan, IL has a population of 938, a median household income of $69,375, and an unemployment rate of 9.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Flanagan averages 32.8°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 37.6 inches
with about 21.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Flanagan, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61740.
The population of Flanagan, Illinois is 938 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Flanagan: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $101,700, median household income $69,375, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Flanagan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
