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