Fulton County

IL · Pop. 26,152 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Fulton County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 26,152.

$/Acre: $1,763
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 199 days
Broadband: 74%
Safety: 4/10
Density: 15.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.21%
Combined Sales Tax7.46%
Cost of Living Index96.1
Median Household Income$79,846
Poverty Rate12.6%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,763
Median Home Price$178K
Acres for Sale2492
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5
Growing Season199 days
Annual Rainfall39.7 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low18°F
Soil TypeSilt
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation3,505 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell
Well Depth (avg)349 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential4/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K787
Property Crime /100K594
Overall Safety4/10
Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage74%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town22 miles
Nearest City45 miles
School District8/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%
Ag EconomyStrong