Piatt County

IL · Pop. 23,799 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Piatt County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 23,799.

$/Acre: $2,409

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 174 days

Broadband: 47%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 16.3/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.85%

Combined Sales Tax8.1%

Cost of Living Index107.3

Median Household Income$71,007

Poverty Rate15%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,409

Median Home Price$274K

Acres for Sale600

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season174 days

Annual Rainfall38.1 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeClay

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,292 ft

Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire1/10

Tornado3/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)341 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K792

Property Crime /100K603

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response41 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital34.6 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage47%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town17 miles

Nearest City47 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.7%

Ag EconomyStrong