Fayette County

IL · Pop. 79,822 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Fayette County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 79,822.

$/Acre: $6,905

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 106/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.15%

Combined Sales Tax6.4%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$40,921

Poverty Rate11.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$6,905

Median Home Price$378K

Acres for Sale2010

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall35.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,458 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)242 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K396

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital29.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.5%

Ag EconomyWeak