The Town FilesFlanagan, Illinois
Village in Livingston County · population 1,010 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $108,900
- Household income
- $62,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 23 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 27
- Median age
- 49.0
Flanagan is a village of 1,010 people in Livingston County, Illinois. The median home is worth $108,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for retirees than 92% of Illinois towns, quieter than 85% of Illinois towns.
How Flanagan ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Flanagan is worth $108,900, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.8 times the median household income of $62,083, which is more affordable than 74% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $868 a month. 82.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Flanagan | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $108,900 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $868 | $960 |
| Median household income | $62,083 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.8× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 82.0% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1945 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Flanagan
| People | Flanagan | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.1% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 20.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.1% | — |
| Work from home | 18.4% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in Flanagan
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.2°F. About 37.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 22.8 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 135 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flanagan since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on June 11, 2026 about 8.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on May 17, 1991.
Severe weather in Livingston County since 1996
Livingston County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 7, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1747: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Livingston County
Livingston County had 13,762 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $56,455 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Flanagan itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Public schools in Flanagan
5 public schools with 414 students, about 8.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flanagan Elem School | PK-8 | 243 | 11.6 |
| Flanagan-Cornell High School | 9-12 | 109 | 8.4 |
| Graymont Elem School | K-8 | 62 | 10.3 |
| Livingston County Academy | Other | — | — |
| Livingston Co Crossroads Academy | Other | — | — |
Towns near Flanagan
- Gridley, IL9.3 mi · 1,456 people · home $141,300
- Minonk, IL9.6 mi · 1,928 people · home $120,500
- Pontiac, IL11.4 mi · 11,150 people · home $116,300
- Chenoa, IL11.8 mi · 1,720 people · home $124,700
- El Paso, IL12.6 mi · 2,756 people · home $159,400
- Wenona, IL15.6 mi · 974 people · home $101,100
- Lexington, IL16.4 mi · 2,090 people · home $172,500
- Toluca, IL16.8 mi · 1,340 people · home $113,500
Flanagan questions
Is Flanagan, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Flanagan scores better for retirees than 92% of Illinois towns and quieter than 85%. 35.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Flanagan?
The median owner-occupied home in Flanagan is valued at $108,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,083, so homes cost about 1.8 times income. Median rent is $868 a month.
What is the weather like in Flanagan?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 15.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.6 inches of precipitation a year and 22.8 inches of snow.
Does Flanagan get tornadoes?
27 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Flanagan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on June 11, 2026. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)