Jasper County

IL · Pop. 167,659 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Jasper County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 167,659.

$/Acre: $20,567

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 176 days

Broadband: 42%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 352.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.99%

Combined Sales Tax7.24%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$75,844

Poverty Rate11.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$20,567

Median Home Price$939K

Acres for Sale4886

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season176 days

Annual Rainfall36.2 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,221 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado5/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)175 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K446

Property Crime /100K497

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital52.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage42%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby58%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.2%

Ag EconomyWeak