Jersey County

IL · Pop. 9,427 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Jersey County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 9,427.

$/Acre: $2,258

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 63%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 10.6/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.82%

Combined Sales Tax7.07%

Cost of Living Index106.3

Median Household Income$41,743

Poverty Rate16.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,258

Median Home Price$240K

Acres for Sale849

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,877 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)321 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K734

Property Crime /100K455

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital54.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage63%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town27 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.6%

Ag EconomyStrong