Mason County

IL · Pop. 17,734 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Mason County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 17,734.

$/Acre: $3,980

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 193 days

Broadband: 76%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 49.4/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.86%

Combined Sales Tax7.11%

Cost of Living Index103.9

Median Household Income$37,455

Poverty Rate10.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,980

Median Home Price$246K

Acres for Sale4463

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season193 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,009 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)317 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K627

Property Crime /100K609

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital16.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage76%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town16 miles

Nearest City29 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6.1%

Ag EconomyModerate