Menard County

IL · Pop. 128,064 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Menard County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 128,064.

$/Acre: $5,042
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 177 days
Broadband: 65%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 74.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.69%
Combined Sales Tax7.94%
Cost of Living Index101.7
Median Household Income$76,153
Poverty Rate22.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,042
Median Home Price$442K
Acres for Sale3559
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7
Growing Season177 days
Annual Rainfall41.8 inches
Avg Summer High85°F
Avg Winter Low16°F
Soil TypeSandy
Soil Quality6/10
Elevation2,041 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado4/10
Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)242 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4.1
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.14/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K518
Property Crime /100K709
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response22 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital13.5 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage65%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town7 miles
Nearest City38 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby13%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.9%
Ag EconomyModerate