Kendall County

IL · Pop. 53,433 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Kendall County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 53,433.

$/Acre: $13,398

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 181 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 156.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.47%

Combined Sales Tax6.72%

Cost of Living Index97.5

Median Household Income$47,590

Poverty Rate8.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$13,398

Median Home Price$654K

Acres for Sale774

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season181 days

Annual Rainfall44.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,045 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K619

Property Crime /100K563

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby36%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak