Alexander County

IL · Pop. 127,858 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Alexander County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 127,858.

$/Acre: $13,752

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 72%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 181.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.71%

Combined Sales Tax7.96%

Cost of Living Index94.3

Median Household Income$73,559

Poverty Rate21.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,752

Median Home Price$825K

Acres for Sale4802

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,102 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)300 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K483

Property Crime /100K393

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage72%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City53 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyWeak