Rock Island County

IL · Pop. 20,061 · Rural County

5Homestead Score

Rock Island County is a rural county in IL with a population of approximately 20,061.

$/Acre: $2,118

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 194 days

Broadband: 46%

Safety: 3/10

Density: 18/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax0.5%

Combined Sales Tax6.75%

Cost of Living Index95.8

Median Household Income$36,415

Poverty Rate20.3%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$2,118

Median Home Price$329K

Acres for Sale4863

Building CodeBasic

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season194 days

Annual Rainfall41.5 inches

Avg Summer High82°F

Avg Winter Low22°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation3,029 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire3/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)314 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)3.9

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.18/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K915

Property Crime /100K596

Overall Safety3/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital22.4 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities2

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage46%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town18 miles

Nearest City57 miles

School District7/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby1%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyStrong