Ogle County

IL · Pop. 124,890 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Ogle County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 124,890.

$/Acre: $11,645

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 161 days

Broadband: 50%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 142.7/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.29%

Combined Sales Tax6.54%

Cost of Living Index99.6

Median Household Income$75,428

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$11,645

Median Home Price$734K

Acres for Sale1051

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season161 days

Annual Rainfall44.6 inches

Avg Summer High85°F

Avg Winter Low15°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,098 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)223 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)3.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K549

Property Crime /100K601

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response27 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage50%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City62 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby43%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.2%

Ag EconomyWeak