McLean County

IL · Pop. 89,111 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

McLean County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 89,111.

$/Acre: $3,622

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 195 days

Broadband: 84%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 53.9/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.97%

Combined Sales Tax8.22%

Cost of Living Index106.7

Median Household Income$88,665

Poverty Rate22.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,622

Median Home Price$386K

Acres for Sale2054

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season195 days

Annual Rainfall38.6 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low19°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation2,844 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood3/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)288 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.6

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K456

Property Crime /100K466

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital11.7 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage84%

Cell CoverageGood

Starlink Available

Nearest Town19 miles

Nearest City25 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.1%

Ag EconomyModerate