Macoupin County

IL · Pop. 85,618 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Macoupin County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 85,618.

$/Acre: $8,582

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 54%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 132.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.14%

Combined Sales Tax6.39%

Cost of Living Index102.1

Median Household Income$61,968

Poverty Rate24.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,582

Median Home Price$483K

Acres for Sale3803

Building CodeFull IBC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall44 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation2,562 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K490

Property Crime /100K579

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital35.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage54%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.7%

Ag EconomyWeak