Jo Daviess County

IL · Pop. 140,015 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Jo Daviess County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 140,015.

$/Acre: $10,104

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 66%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 158.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.33%

Combined Sales Tax7.58%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$79,591

Poverty Rate12.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$10,104

Median Home Price$657K

Acres for Sale650

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall41.4 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,623 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)386 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K442

Property Crime /100K268

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage66%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City65 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby16%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.5%

Ag EconomyWeak