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City of Du Quoin, Illinois

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About homes in Du Quoin

Census and NOAA figures for the city of Du Quoin in Perry County, not the metro, with a source for each.

1964Median year built1U.S. 1980
68%Built before 198013% built since 2010
73%Detached single-family19% in 5+ unit buildings
66%Owner-occupied167% statewide
$83kMedian home value1Illinois median $263k
94Nights at or below 32°F2,3per year, NOAA normals

The median home in the city of Du Quoin was built in 1964, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Illinois median of 1971. That is older than the Perry County median of 1973.1 Older housing stock means a contractor's first job is finding what is behind the finish - wiring, plumbing and roof decking - before a price is final. The stock is old by national standards: 68% of Du Quoin's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010. The largest single share, 23%, dates from before 1940. That makes it a newer stock than Perry County as a whole (61% built before 1980).1 Pre-1940 houses often have unlined chimneys, plaster walls and balloon framing, which change the scope of almost every trade.

Housing in Du Quoin is mostly detached single-family: 73% of units, with 9% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 66% of occupied homes in Du Quoin are owner-occupied, in line with the Illinois share of 67%.1 The median owner-occupied home in Du Quoin is valued at $83,100 (ACS), below the Illinois median of $263,300. Within Perry County the median is $112,600, so Du Quoin sits below it.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.

The Carbondale Southern Il Ap station averages 94 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F.2,3 A real freeze season means masonry, roofing and exterior sealing are specified for freeze-thaw cycles. Summers bring about 40 days a year at or above 90°F.2,3 Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more.2,3 Heavy rainfall makes flashing, drainage and ventilation details the difference between a sound assembly and a wet one.

Heating dominates the year: about 4,460 heating degree days against 1,370 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Du Quoin sits in IECC climate zone 4A (Mixed-Humid).4 Building permits in Du Quoin are normally issued by the city building department.5,6

Share of Du Quoin housing units by year built
Before 194023.2%
1940-195922.1%
1960-197922.3%
1980-199921.3%
2000-20098.2%
2010 or later3%
Sources and notes (6)
  1. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
  2. NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
  3. NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
  4. Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
  5. U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
  6. U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
  7. Climate figures are for NOAA station Carbondale Southern Il Ap, 15.4 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.

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How much does home remodeling cost in Du Quoin, IL?

Most home remodeling projects in Du Quoin, IL land between $18,000 and $95,000, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.

Do I need drawings before calling?

No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.

How old are the homes in Du Quoin?

The median home in the city of Du Quoin was built in 1964, older than the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Illinois median of 1971. That is older than the Perry County median of 1973. The stock is old by national standards: 68% of Du Quoin's housing units were built before 1980 (U.S. 50%), and only 3% since 2010. The largest single share, 23%, dates from before 1940. That makes it a newer stock than Perry County as a whole (61% built before 1980). Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.

What is the Du Quoin climate like for exterior work?

The Carbondale Southern Il Ap station averages 94 nights a year at or below 32°F and 26 at or below 20°F. Summers bring about 40 days a year at or above 90°F. Rainfall is substantial: about 44 inches a year, 12 days of it an inch or more. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.

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