Clark County

IL · Pop. 85,687 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clark County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 85,687.

$/Acre: $3,822
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 183 days
Broadband: 82%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 57.8/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.7%
Combined Sales Tax6.95%
Cost of Living Index100.8
Median Household Income$46,462
Poverty Rate15.1%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,822
Median Home Price$243K
Acres for Sale862
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9
Growing Season183 days
Annual Rainfall37.3 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,804 ft
Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado3/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)370 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.3
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K441
Property Crime /100K328
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage82%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town9 miles
Nearest City33 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%
Ag EconomyModerate