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