Lawrence County

IL · Pop. 112,099 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Lawrence County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 112,099.

$/Acre: $15,438

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 282.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.41%

Combined Sales Tax6.66%

Cost of Living Index101.8

Median Household Income$49,318

Poverty Rate24.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,438

Median Home Price$717K

Acres for Sale2005

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall44.5 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,410 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)152 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K339

Property Crime /100K337

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response47 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital40.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby0%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.8%

Ag EconomyWeak