Iroquois County

IL · Pop. 60,433 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Iroquois County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 60,433.

$/Acre: $3,174

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 75%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 37.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.23%

Combined Sales Tax7.48%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$36,994

Poverty Rate11.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,174

Median Home Price$403K

Acres for Sale2347

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall35.6 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,796 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)181 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.5

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K568

Property Crime /100K351

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage75%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby3%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%

Ag EconomyModerate