Boone County

IL · Pop. 127,840 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Boone County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 127,840.

$/Acre: $11,384

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 135.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.52%

Combined Sales Tax7.77%

Cost of Living Index95.6

Median Household Income$83,094

Poverty Rate15.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,384

Median Home Price$620K

Acres for Sale2565

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,933 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)128 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K632

Property Crime /100K825

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response17 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital30 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby12%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak