Clay County

IL · Pop. 49,410 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Clay County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 49,410.

$/Acre: $2,145

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 197 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 28.8/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.74%

Combined Sales Tax6.99%

Cost of Living Index107.8

Median Household Income$57,124

Poverty Rate21%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,145

Median Home Price$261K

Acres for Sale3028

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season197 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,950 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)243 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K359

Property Crime /100K483

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate