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