Kankakee County

IL · Pop. 17,885 · Rural County

4Homestead Score

Kankakee County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 17,885.

$/Acre: $2,020

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 17.5/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.84%

Combined Sales Tax7.09%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$38,438

Poverty Rate24.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,020

Median Home Price$167K

Acres for Sale1946

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall39.7 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,701 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)134 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.17/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K688

Property Crime /100K456

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response45 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby31%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyStrong