Brown County

IL · Pop. 131,935 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Brown County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 131,935.

$/Acre: $7,168

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 105.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.73%

Combined Sales Tax6.98%

Cost of Living Index105.7

Median Household Income$63,519

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,168

Median Home Price$384K

Acres for Sale4517

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall44.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,086 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)169 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K511

Property Crime /100K690

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby4%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak