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