Crawford County

IL · Pop. 99,707 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Crawford County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 99,707.

$/Acre: $5,464
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 169 days
Broadband: 86%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 64/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.66%
Combined Sales Tax7.91%
Cost of Living Index98.1
Median Household Income$53,926
Poverty Rate11.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,464
Median Home Price$325K
Acres for Sale510
Building CodeBasic
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season169 days
Annual Rainfall36.1 inches
Avg Summer High82°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation2,976 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)231 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.5
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K502
Property Crime /100K490
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response10 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%
Cell CoverageGood
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City34 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby57%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyModerate