Grundy County

IL · Pop. 168,466 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Grundy County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 168,466.

$/Acre: $9,534

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 185 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 162.6/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.58%

Combined Sales Tax7.83%

Cost of Living Index97.9

Median Household Income$90,315

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,534

Median Home Price$558K

Acres for Sale21

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season185 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,594 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)357 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K618

Property Crime /100K405

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response25 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City61 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby59%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak