Hancock County

IL · Pop. 36,303 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Hancock County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 36,303.

$/Acre: $3,880

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 192 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 46.9/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.96%

Combined Sales Tax7.21%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$91,160

Poverty Rate9.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,880

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale1823

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season192 days

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,086 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)283 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K535

Property Crime /100K418

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City30 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby11%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.1%

Ag EconomyModerate