Madison County

IL · Pop. 188,665 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Madison County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 188,665.

$/Acre: $12,247

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 179 days

Broadband: 57%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 142.7/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.87%

Combined Sales Tax7.12%

Cost of Living Index104.7

Median Household Income$50,316

Poverty Rate13.7%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,247

Median Home Price$667K

Acres for Sale1937

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season179 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,728 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)310 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K507

Property Crime /100K596

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage57%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7%

Ag EconomyWeak