DeKalb County

IL · Pop. 63,959 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

DeKalb County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 63,959.

$/Acre: $2,714

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 170 days

Broadband: 88%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 45.3/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Limited amenities

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax2%

Combined Sales Tax8.25%

Cost of Living Index107

Median Household Income$77,672

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,714

Median Home Price$192K

Acres for Sale1619

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season170 days

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,383 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)141 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K387

Property Crime /100K492

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response32 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage88%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City28 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyModerate