Peoria County

IL · Pop. 95,178 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Peoria County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 95,178.

$/Acre: $9,587

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 175 days

Broadband: 71%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 125.2/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.92%

Combined Sales Tax8.17%

Cost of Living Index93.3

Median Household Income$63,003

Poverty Rate16.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,587

Median Home Price$485K

Acres for Sale998

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season175 days

Annual Rainfall42.9 inches

Avg Summer High83°F

Avg Winter Low24°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,738 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)273 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.1

Wind Potential8/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K528

Property Crime /100K330

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response21 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital43.2 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage71%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town13 miles

Nearest City52 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby17%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.4%

Ag EconomyWeak