City profile
Rantoul, IL
Champaign County · Population 12,421
Rantoul is a town in Champaign County, IL with about 12,421 residents and a typical home value near $118,000. It is 14 miles from Champaign, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
26°F
Summer avg
75°F
Sunny days / yr
185
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$118,200
Typical monthly housing
$846
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
73
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Drought, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
105 mi to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 61% Democratic / 37% Republican
Community
Population
12,421
Black population
17.9%
County
Champaign County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 12,421 residents
- Typical home value about $118,000
- 14 miles from Champaign, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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