Perry County

IL · Pop. 54,986 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Perry County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 54,986.

$/Acre: $9,175

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 184 days

Broadband: 39%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 132.2/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.88%

Combined Sales Tax7.13%

Cost of Living Index93

Median Household Income$60,417

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$9,175

Median Home Price$512K

Acres for Sale4923

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season184 days

Annual Rainfall37.1 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality5/10

Elevation3,203 ft

Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado4/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)313 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K658

Property Crime /100K567

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response19 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital33.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage39%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City48 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby27%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak