Pope County

IL · Pop. 117,991 · Mixed County

3Homestead Score

Pope County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 117,991.

$/Acre: $20,107

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 187 days

Broadband: 58%

Safety: 6/10

Density: 270/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.92%

Combined Sales Tax7.17%

Cost of Living Index106.4

Median Household Income$73,303

Poverty Rate12.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$20,107

Median Home Price$922K

Acres for Sale3088

Building CodeFull IRC

Permit Required

Zoning TypeNo Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone9

Growing Season187 days

Annual Rainfall36.3 inches

Avg Summer High86°F

Avg Winter Low21°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation3,295 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)311 ft

Water AvailabilityLimited

Solar (Avg PSH)4.4

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K471

Property Crime /100K426

Overall Safety6/10

Sheriff Response11 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital36.9 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage58%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town11 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby47%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.3%

Ag EconomyWeak