Pike County

IL · Pop. 104,000 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Pike County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 104,000.

$/Acre: $5,335

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 168 days

Broadband: 79%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 63.4/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.03%

Combined Sales Tax6.28%

Cost of Living Index98.3

Median Household Income$74,278

Poverty Rate22.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$5,335

Median Home Price$401K

Acres for Sale1133

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeLimited Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season168 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low16°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation3,746 ft

Top CropsHay

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado5/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)212 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceSome

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K570

Property Crime /100K757

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response29 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital14.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City36 miles

School District9/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.6%

Ag EconomyModerate