Christian County

IL · Pop. 68,232 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Christian County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 68,232.

$/Acre: $2,693

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 41.6/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.62%

Combined Sales Tax6.87%

Cost of Living Index95

Median Household Income$35,944

Poverty Rate17.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,693

Median Home Price$193K

Acres for Sale986

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall36.1 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,037 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)129 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K572

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response20 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyModerate