Lee County

IL · Pop. 98,322 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

Lee County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 98,322.

$/Acre: $7,606

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 190 days

Broadband: 65%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 111.3/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.9%

Combined Sales Tax8.15%

Cost of Living Index97.2

Median Household Income$38,270

Poverty Rate20.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,606

Median Home Price$560K

Acres for Sale175

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season190 days

Annual Rainfall35.7 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,407 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)378 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

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 /100K545

Property Crime /100K583

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital46 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City64 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby32%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.9%

Ag EconomyWeak