Henderson County

IL · Pop. 54,775 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Henderson County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 54,775.

$/Acre: $7,263

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 92.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.4%

Combined Sales Tax7.65%

Cost of Living Index102.9

Median Household Income$55,674

Poverty Rate23%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,263

Median Home Price$475K

Acres for Sale3050

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall41.7 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,142 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)226 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K495

Property Crime /100K505

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital15.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City20 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.6%

Ag EconomyModerate