Henry County

IL · Pop. 27,277 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Henry County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 27,277.

$/Acre: $2,113

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 166 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 34.7/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.02%

Combined Sales Tax6.27%

Cost of Living Index98.5

Median Household Income$83,004

Poverty Rate25%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,113

Median Home Price$301K

Acres for Sale2185

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season166 days

Annual Rainfall41.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,856 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)354 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K388

Property Crime /100K514

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.2%

Ag EconomyModerate