Cass County

IL · Pop. 83,344 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Cass County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 83,344.

$/Acre: $3,157

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 48.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.59%

Combined Sales Tax7.84%

Cost of Living Index105.5

Median Household Income$93,159

Poverty Rate11%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,157

Median Home Price$269K

Acres for Sale3458

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall39.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,955 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)372 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518

Property Crime /100K525

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate