Cook County

IL · Pop. 15,322 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Cook County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 15,322.

$/Acre: $1,866

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 165 days

Broadband: 73%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 10.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index104.3

Median Household Income$45,098

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,866

Median Home Price$267K

Acres for Sale3780

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season165 days

Annual Rainfall39.2 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,901 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K763

Property Crime /100K979

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital44.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage73%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town26 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.1%

Ag EconomyStrong