Edgar County

IL · Pop. 65,817 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Edgar County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 65,817.

$/Acre: $4,106

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 57.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.72%

Combined Sales Tax6.97%

Cost of Living Index98.7

Median Household Income$44,053

Poverty Rate12.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,106

Median Home Price$335K

Acres for Sale2660

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall35.4 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,303 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K577

Property Crime /100K467

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response40 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City39 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate