Massac County

IL · Pop. 157,377 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Massac County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 157,377.

$/Acre: $15,457

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 160 days

Broadband: 51%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 192.4/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.02%

Combined Sales Tax7.27%

Cost of Living Index96.1

Median Household Income$43,827

Poverty Rate25.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$15,457

Median Home Price$801K

Acres for Sale609

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season160 days

Annual Rainfall39.1 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,766 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)347 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential4/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K423

Property Crime /100K286

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital27.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage51%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate6%

Ag EconomyWeak