Edwards County

IL · Pop. 113,438 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Edwards County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 113,438.

$/Acre: $8,596

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 52%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 134.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.48%

Combined Sales Tax6.73%

Cost of Living Index93.9

Median Household Income$60,220

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,596

Median Home Price$479K

Acres for Sale3245

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 Rainfall43.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,537 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)396 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K640

Property Crime /100K447

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital26.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage52%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby28%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.8%

Ag EconomyWeak