Hardin County

IL · Pop. 47,462 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Hardin County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 47,462.

$/Acre: $3,093

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 86%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 51.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.19%

Combined Sales Tax7.44%

Cost of Living Index105.9

Median Household Income$63,390

Poverty Rate10.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,093

Median Home Price$370K

Acres for Sale3577

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall41.6 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,160 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)224 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K531

Property Crime /100K502

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response15 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital17 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage86%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyModerate