Question 1

Is 61842 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

61842 (Farmer City) has a crime score of 50/100 based on publicly reported incidents. Crime rates are roughly average for the region.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 61842?

Accepted Answer

61842 has a school score of 70/100, based on state assessment proficiency rates for nearby public schools. Schools perform near state averages.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 61842?

Accepted Answer

The median home price in 61842 is approximately $175K, based on recent sales data from Zillow Research. Prices may vary significantly by property type and specific street.

Question 4

Is 61842 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

61842 has an overall NeighborScore of 58/100, calculated from crime rates (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%). This neighborhood scores below average — individual factors should be weighed based on your priorities.

School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
Blue Ridge High School	09–12	—	—	—
Ruth M Schneider Elem School	PK–03	—	—	—

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