Jefferson County

IL · Pop. 112,957 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Jefferson County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 112,957.

$/Acre: $14,259

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 53%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 184/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.3%

Combined Sales Tax7.55%

Cost of Living Index94.1

Median Household Income$55,215

Poverty Rate11.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,259

Median Home Price$743K

Acres for Sale2635

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall40.1 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,170 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)353 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K572

Property Crime /100K777

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital38.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage53%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town14 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby2%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak