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