De Witt County

IL · Pop. 61,308 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

De Witt County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 61,308.

$/Acre: $2,436

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 78%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.68%

Combined Sales Tax7.93%

Cost of Living Index103.8

Median Household Income$63,518

Poverty Rate23.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,436

Median Home Price$365K

Acres for Sale1184

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall40 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,114 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)295 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K404

Property Crime /100K362

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City40 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.4%

Ag EconomyModerate