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1869
Bird's eye view of Homer, Champaighn (sic) County, Illinois 1869, 1869
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About Homer
Village in Illinois, United StatesHomer is a village in Champaign County, Illinois, United States. Its population was 1,073 at the 2020 census.
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Housing in Homer
The typical Homer home is worth about $189,000, up 4.5% in a year, 36% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Homer
Full picture →Most working residents leave Homer for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Champaign (28%), Urbana (19%) and Chicago (3%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
Health in Homer
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 74% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 25 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Homer
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 70% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Homer
Full climate →Homer has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 18°, and about 25 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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