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