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