Effingham County

IL · Pop. 25,896 · Rural County

4Homestead Score

Effingham County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 25,896.

$/Acre: $2,459

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 173 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 22.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.48%

Combined Sales Tax7.73%

Cost of Living Index102.7

Median Household Income$93,492

Poverty Rate20.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,459

Median Home Price$276K

Acres for Sale4278

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season173 days

Annual Rainfall37 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,811 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)345 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K735

Property Crime /100K675

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town24 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyStrong