Johnson County

IL · Pop. 107,923 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Johnson County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 107,923.

$/Acre: $7,108

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 196 days

Broadband: 48%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 114.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.38%

Combined Sales Tax7.63%

Cost of Living Index105.8

Median Household Income$64,759

Poverty Rate14.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,108

Median Home Price$543K

Acres for Sale3482

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season196 days

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,695 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)245 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K520

Property Crime /100K665

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response44 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage48%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby45%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak