Coles County

IL · Pop. 102,601 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Coles County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 102,601.

$/Acre: $3,741
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 192 days
Broadband: 76%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 60.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.63%
Combined Sales Tax6.88%
Cost of Living Index105.8
Median Household Income$45,318
Poverty Rate20.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,741
Median Home Price$348K
Acres for Sale3638
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season192 days
Annual Rainfall37.5 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low16°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,097 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10
Wildfire2/10
Tornado6/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)166 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K437
Property Crime /100K336
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response33 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town6 miles
Nearest City34 miles
School District5/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%
Ag EconomyModerate