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