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