LaSalle County

IL · Pop. 155,314 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

LaSalle County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 155,314.

$/Acre: $9,877

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 177 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 117.1/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.29%

Combined Sales Tax7.54%

Cost of Living Index99.5

Median Household Income$68,817

Poverty Rate9.2%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,877

Median Home Price$483K

Acres for Sale1743

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season177 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,395 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)368 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K645

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City46 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby8%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyWeak