Kane County

IL · Pop. 27,822 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Kane County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 27,822.

$/Acre: $4,834

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 188 days

Broadband: 81%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 64.3/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.95%

Combined Sales Tax7.2%

Cost of Living Index98.2

Median Household Income$86,333

Poverty Rate14.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,834

Median Home Price$391K

Acres for Sale3858

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season188 days

Annual Rainfall36.6 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low18°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,263 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)122 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K452

Property Crime /100K429

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response35 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage81%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City33 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby51%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyModerate