McDonough County

IL · Pop. 133,319 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

McDonough County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 133,319.

$/Acre: $16,459

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 182 days

Broadband: 62%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 214/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.22%

Combined Sales Tax7.47%

Cost of Living Index103

Median Household Income$80,378

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,459

Median Home Price$780K

Acres for Sale2859

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season182 days

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,808 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)162 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K508

Property Crime /100K588

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response34 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital39.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage62%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town7 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby60%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak