Douglas County

IL · Pop. 116,702 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Douglas County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 116,702.

$/Acre: $9,963

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 183 days

Broadband: 33%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 147.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.66%

Combined Sales Tax6.91%

Cost of Living Index106.6

Median Household Income$89,351

Poverty Rate16.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,963

Median Home Price$603K

Acres for Sale4128

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season183 days

Annual Rainfall37.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,410 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)214 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K526

Property Crime /100K551

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage33%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak