Knox County

IL · Pop. 85,136 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Knox County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 85,136.

$/Acre: $4,728

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 180 days

Broadband: 77%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 69.5/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index95.7

Median Household Income$41,211

Poverty Rate10.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,728

Median Home Price$456K

Acres for Sale1428

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season180 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,599 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)257 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K489

Property Crime /100K621

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response38 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby30%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.1%

Ag EconomyModerate