Champaign County

IL · Pop. 8,591 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Champaign County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 8,591.

$/Acre: $2,250

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 36%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 21.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.56%

Combined Sales Tax7.81%

Cost of Living Index94.5

Median Household Income$91,889

Poverty Rate17.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,250

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale4769

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall42.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,074 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)270 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K659

Property Crime /100K637

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response43 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage36%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City63 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyStrong