Mercer County

IL · Pop. 102,996 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Mercer County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 102,996.

$/Acre: $8,902

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 167 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 112.7/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.21%

Combined Sales Tax6.46%

Cost of Living Index99.1

Median Household Income$54,416

Poverty Rate19.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$8,902

Median Home Price$527K

Acres for Sale2995

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season167 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation3,210 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)194 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K519

Property Crime /100K663

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response30 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital59.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City60 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby52%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.5%

Ag EconomyWeak