Pulaski County

IL · Pop. 50,926 · Suburban County

5Homestead Score

Pulaski County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 50,926.

$/Acre: $4,005
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 188 days
Broadband: 70%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 46.5/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax0.05%
Combined Sales Tax6.3%
Cost of Living Index98.2
Median Household Income$90,491
Poverty Rate21.4%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$4,005
Median Home Price$336K
Acres for Sale4490
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6
Growing Season188 days
Annual Rainfall39 inches
Avg Summer High83°F
Avg Winter Low22°F
Soil TypeLoam
Soil Quality7/10
Elevation3,577 ft
Top CropsCorn

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)295 ft
Water AvailabilityAdequate
Solar (Avg PSH)4
Wind Potential7/10
Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K517
Property Crime /100K443
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response23 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital25 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities1

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town8 miles
Nearest City30 miles
School District7/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby50%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5%
Ag EconomyModerate