Ford County

IL · Pop. 152,189 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ford County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 152,189.

$/Acre: $16,097
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 170 days
Broadband: 78%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 261/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.91%
Combined Sales Tax7.16%
Cost of Living Index102.8
Median Household Income$85,795
Poverty Rate13.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,097
Median Home Price$774K
Acres for Sale2180
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season170 days
Annual Rainfall35.7 inches
Avg Summer High84°F
Avg Winter Low15°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality9/10
Elevation3,894 ft
Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)181 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)3.8
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceRare
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceAllowed
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446
Property Crime /100K356
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital53.1 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage78%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City50 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby10%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.6%
Ag EconomyWeak