Macon County

IL · Pop. 53,007 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Macon County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 53,007.

$/Acre: $7,170

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 199 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 83.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.22%

Combined Sales Tax6.47%

Cost of Living Index99.8

Median Household Income$62,946

Poverty Rate18.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,170

Median Home Price$559K

Acres for Sale1375

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season199 days

Annual Rainfall40.7 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,460 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)174 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K312

Property Crime /100K423

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response48 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital21.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town9 miles

Nearest City26 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyModerate