Putnam County

IL · Pop. 174,529 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

Putnam County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 174,529.

$/Acre: $7,792
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 161 days
Broadband: 79%
Safety: 6/10
Density: 108.1/sq mi

Pros

Good internet

Cons

Strict building codes, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.9%
Combined Sales Tax8.15%
Cost of Living Index108
Median Household Income$67,792
Poverty Rate17.7%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,792
Median Home Price$417K
Acres for Sale2107
Building CodeFull IRC
Permit Required
Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season161 days
Annual Rainfall37 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low16°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation2,401 ft
Top CropsTobacco

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought2/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado6/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring
Well Depth (avg)318 ft
Water AvailabilityLimited
Solar (Avg PSH)3.9
Wind Potential5/10
Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

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

Safety

Violent Crime /100K414
Property Crime /100K484
Overall Safety6/10
Sheriff Response39 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital58.9 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage79%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town19 miles
Nearest City49 miles
School District6/10
Farmers Markets2
Public Land Nearby7%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.8%
Ag EconomyWeak