Richland County

IL · Pop. 161,671 · Mixed County

4Homestead Score

Richland County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 161,671.

$/Acre: $14,765

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 198 days

Broadband: 38%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 370.8/sq mi

Pros

Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.13%

Combined Sales Tax7.38%

Cost of Living Index93.6

Median Household Income$67,410

Poverty Rate24.6%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$14,765

Median Home Price$829K

Acres for Sale4612

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season198 days

Annual Rainfall35.5 inches

Avg Summer High84°F

Avg Winter Low17°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,811 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)301 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.8

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 /100K535

Property Crime /100K342

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response12 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital45.5 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage38%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town8 miles

Nearest City54 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby25%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.8%

Ag EconomyWeak