Bond County

IL · Pop. 56,829 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Bond County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 56,829.

$/Acre: $3,855

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 69%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 50.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$71,718

Poverty Rate13.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,855

Median Home Price$311K

Acres for Sale3261

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,981 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)159 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K475

Property Crime /100K361

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage69%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City27 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyModerate