Marion County

IL · Pop. 31,036 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Marion County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 31,036.

$/Acre: $1,920

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 171 days

Broadband: 61%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 33.2/sq mi

Pros

Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.51%

Combined Sales Tax6.76%

Cost of Living Index103.2

Median Household Income$55,216

Poverty Rate21.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$1,920

Median Home Price$195K

Acres for Sale3177

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season171 days

Annual Rainfall43.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low20°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,448 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)131 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K485

Property Crime /100K389

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response24 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage61%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town6 miles

Nearest City31 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby14%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.3%

Ag EconomyModerate