Adams County

IL · Pop. 199,171 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Adams County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 199,171.

$/Acre: $7,404

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 123.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$87,604

Poverty Rate10.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,404

Median Home Price$530K

Acres for Sale1266

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,928 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)119 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K380

Property Crime /100K518

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby23%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak