Monroe County

IL · Pop. 24,965 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Monroe County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 24,965.

$/Acre: $2,577

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 163 days

Broadband: 67%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 18.2/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.05%

Combined Sales Tax6.3%

Cost of Living Index95.9

Median Household Income$57,209

Poverty Rate18.4%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,577

Median Home Price$293K

Acres for Sale4189

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season163 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,064 ft

Top CropsSoybeans

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)278 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.3

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K754

Property Crime /100K772

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital41.1 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage67%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town20 miles

Nearest City50 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets0

Public Land Nearby34%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%

Ag EconomyStrong