Cumberland County

IL · Pop. 150,524 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Cumberland County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 150,524.

$/Acre: $20,737

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 272.2/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.91%

Combined Sales Tax7.16%

Cost of Living Index105.2

Median Household Income$57,901

Poverty Rate23.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$20,737

Median Home Price$1010K

Acres for Sale2903

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall37.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,587 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)304 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K347

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.5%

Ag EconomyWeak